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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.
—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
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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Starting April 29, KFC is offering a different $10 Deal of the Day every weekday, including a bucket of 24 chicken nuggets and four sauces on Monday and Friday, and 10 wings with two sauces on Wednesday.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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To celebrate his big expo win last weekend, Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm is offering 26% off pre-orders on gift boxes of these limited editions which, like all the sauces, are made, packaged and distributed at his warehouse/storefront on Railroad Street in Sandwich.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The latest results arrive as the future of the war and its dividends so far remain uncertain.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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In fact, dividends are a durable return factor for stocks, founder Adam Parker said in a recent note.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Two Marriott credit cards have increased welcome bonuses set to expire on May 13, 2026.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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To ensure you don’t miss anything, enable push notifications in order to stay up to date on flash sales and limited-time referral bonuses.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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This graphic provides heat safety tips.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The South Florida men indicted in the case played roles as investors or middlemen who received insider tips, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Gravies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravies. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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