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as in sauces
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish
order a large serving of fries with extra gravy
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as in dividends
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy
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Recent Examples of gravies
Cornstarch isn’t just for thickening sauces, gravies, and pie fillings.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
Dry mouth Moisten foods with sauces, gravies or broth.
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CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Sauces High-fat gravies made from pan drippings can overstimulate the gut and worsen symptoms, Moole said.
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Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
From oyster stuffing to rich gravies that didn't let any part of the bird go to waste, several dishes tell the story of how America used to cook and celebrate.
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Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Nov. 2025
But even fresh turkey can lose its nutritional edge if paired with calorie-dense sides, butter-laden skin or rich gravies.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Sauces, broths, gravies, and seasonings have nothing on the Hot Dish.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
Dry mouth Moisten foods with sauces, gravies or broth.
—
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Sauces High-fat gravies made from pan drippings can overstimulate the gut and worsen symptoms, Moole said.
—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
From oyster stuffing to rich gravies that didn't let any part of the bird go to waste, several dishes tell the story of how America used to cook and celebrate.
—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Nov. 2025
But even fresh turkey can lose its nutritional edge if paired with calorie-dense sides, butter-laden skin or rich gravies.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Sauces, broths, gravies, and seasonings have nothing on the Hot Dish.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravies
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Acidic sauces helped preserve and flavor the meat, while also providing a tangy kick to cut through its deep fattiness.
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The crab legs can be either simply steamed or prepared with sauces like Roasted Garlic, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Old Bay & Butter Sauce, or the RL Signature sauce.
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Shares of Levi’s have returned 66%, including dividends, since Gass became CEO in January 2024.
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Instead, the emphasis on awareness and human connection will create long-term dividends with the business’s target audience.
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Both received less in non-equity bonuses tied to the company’s performance last year.
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Intro bonuses typically don't instantly appear in your account, though.
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An appeals court in April sentenced Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, to four years in prison after convicting her on various charges, including receiving luxury gifts from a Unification Church official.
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To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
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And if that doesn't work out, investigators and the Guthrie family are still asking for tips from the public.
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“Gravies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravies. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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