slates 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of slate
as in lists
to put (someone or something) on a list you've been slated for a three o'clock interview

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slates

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of slate

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Recent Examples of slates
Verb
In the video shared on YouTube by 21 Casting, Corenswet slates to the camera before getting in Clark Kent costume and performing the interview scene with his wife Julia Warner reading Lois Lane’s part. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slates
Verb
  • The venue's website lists a June 28 concert by Rüfüs Du Sol and a July 7 performance by Bon Jovi, with no public events scheduled in between.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • America250, the bipartisan initiative that is coordinating semiquincentennial celebrations, lists 68 official sponsors on its website.
    Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • The Lamine Yamal of his day, who similarly broke a number of youngest goalscorer and appearance maker records for club and country, struggled with injuries and has been sold to AS Monaco.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • For families trying to understand who can file, what records to gather, and how Texas courts evaluate wrongful death economic damages, reviewing a plain-language overview of the Texas Wrongful Death Act is a solid starting point.
    William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Dr Mangla also schedules a Dexa scan, which assesses my bone density, and a CT calcium scan that measures the calcified plaque in my arteries and my risk of heart disease.
    Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
  • Who in their right mind schedules Super Bowl-sized events in the heart of downtown Atlanta at noon on a workday?
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Sudo enters as the dominant force in the women’s division, seeking her 12th victory.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
  • Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling.
    , FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

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“Slates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slates. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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