as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list
you've been slated for a three o'clock interview
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
ready to slate anyone who disagreed
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as in grey
of the color gray
the slate sky was a sure sign of rain
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Recent Examples of slate
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Thao, who was slated for a pay increase in 2023, earned some praise from her peers for accepting the lowest possible wage bump after her critics had raised hell.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
During the second phase, which is slated to begin in July 2027, the site will be vacated.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
The south tower, slated to finish in late April, will have an ICCU branch with a drive-through and several floors of office space.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
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Star Wars: Zero Company is slated to launch at some point in 2026.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Thao, who was slated for a pay increase in 2023, earned some praise from her peers for accepting the lowest possible wage bump after her critics had raised hell.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
During the second phase, which is slated to begin in July 2027, the site will be vacated.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
The south tower, slated to finish in late April, will have an ICCU branch with a drive-through and several floors of office space.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
Adjective
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The dour, grey mood of the show is lightened by plenty of moments of humor.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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His main rival is Hulk, who is as strong as him, and he is usually seen wearing a dark grey helmet with a horn, much like a real rhino.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Snag it in three colors — blue, back, or gray — to match your existing decor.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Witnesses described him as a white male with salt-and-pepper hair, driving a silver or gray Chevy Malibu.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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Hadid, 30, kept it chic but casual in a white tee with silver pants, a light wash denim jacket, chain necklace and sneakers, with her blonde hair slicked back in a bun.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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For silver storage, visit this piece about cleaning and maintaining your silver pieces.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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