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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
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.
—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
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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Why Condiment Flights Are Having A Moment Condiments and sauces are growing in popularity as a category across grocery and restaurants, according to many 2026 food trend reports.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Customers can add sugar cookies or Oreos, fruit purees, or sauces.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Poppick seems determined to prove that submerging yourself in the inanity of the grindset can pay creative dividends.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Paddack can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the Detroit Free Press reported, salaried GM employees will also get lower bonuses for 2025.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
10 Feb. 2026
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None of these gifts required spending money — just initiative and follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Teens in Relationships The key to exchanging gifts at this young age is to keep things low-key rather than spending a lot of money, according to experts.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the older branches.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the tips that came in.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Gravies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravies. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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