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
Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Murdoch script came a few days before I was slated to head to Canada.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
His organization worked with HUD to develop this senior housing complex and two others, one of which was also slated to receive upgrade funding.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
Hall was originally slated to appear on the show as well.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Of the pitchers expected to be in the Brewers’ Opening Day rotation, only Freddy Peralta – slated to start the series opener Tuesday night – has managed to avoid injury so far.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Murdoch script came a few days before I was slated to head to Canada.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
His organization worked with HUD to develop this senior housing complex and two others, one of which was also slated to receive upgrade funding.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
Hall was originally slated to appear on the show as well.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
Adjective
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For a warm and welcoming design idea, such as a patio hugged in greenery, consider a cream-colored block—a nice middle ground between edgy grey concrete and natural stone.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Lindo, at 6 feet 4 inches, enters the restaurant on an overcast Wednesday afternoon, sporting aviator shades, a thin, grey beanie, and a colorful summer scarf of different orange, pink, and yellow hues.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The women also showed off their personal style, with Karen Fairchild opting for an orange minidress under a gray suit jacket and fishnet stockings, and Kimberly Schlapman choosing a black minidress with fuzzy fringe on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Choose from four different finishes: brown, dark brown, gray wash, and white wash.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In celebration of this historic ride, M.S. Rau in New Orleans is offering three silver pieces handcrafted by the American revolutionary, including a coffee pot for $1,285,000.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Academy Award-winning actress paired the look with dangling diamond earrings, a silver Gucci clutch purse and metallic platform high-heel shoes.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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