gravies

noun

plural of gravy
1
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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2
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. — 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 The new sampler gives gravy-loving fans a taste of two KFC classic gravies—their Signature Brown and the new favorite White Peppercorn. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 Sauces, broths, gravies, and seasonings have nothing on the Hot Dish. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravies
  1. sauces
  2. dividends
  3. bonuses
  4. gifts
  5. tips
Noun
  • Customers can choose between proteins (bacon, sausage, a vegetarian option, eggs and egg whites), cheeses and sauces.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Sip this juice on its own—in moderation, given its higher natural sugar content and low fiber content—or add it to smoothies, mocktails, dressings, marinades, or sauces.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2026
Definition of sauces
Noun
  • Reinvesting dividends is vital, significantly boosting wealth through compounding over decades.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The kiddie tax is an IRS rule that taxes a child's unearned income such as interest, dividends, and capital gains beyond a certain threshold at their parents' marginal tax rate rather than the child's lower rate.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • Meanwhile, some colleges use NIL not for endorsement deals but as pay-for-play arrangements that work more like signing bonuses.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
  • The deal is worth £40million plus bonuses and is in the process of being finalised.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • The gifts that stay with people are usually the ones that felt personal rather than generic.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Morris won’t be checking in for permission slips or tips on what to do.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Safety tips Coast Guard Southeast District Recreational Boating Safety Specialist Scott Szczepaniak emphasized that boat operators need to turn engines completely off when people are diving and swimming in the water.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of tips

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