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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
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.
—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
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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Wing baskets are made-to-order, and there are a dozen sauces to choose from.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
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Named for the festive green and red chile sauces that adorn the top, these chicken enchiladas are delicious any time of the year.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Gold doesn't produce income like dividends or interest, but its appeal lies in its ability to potentially maintain or increase value when real returns elsewhere are under pressure.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sportico does not count investment income, such as interest payments or dividends, but does include payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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To be sure, banks often make staffing decisions in the first quarter, around the time bonuses are due — and none of the executives this week linked their headcount reductions to AI.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith all signed deals with bonuses of at least $100 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Paula makes sure that their hall table is set with the preposterous gifts — exotic fruits, rare cuts of meat — that Agnes has received from potential suitors.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Here, visitors can gaze upon the icon of the Virgin Mary, which sits surrounded by gifts from those who come to pray.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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If tipped workers' wages and tips do not add up to the full minimum wage, employers must make up the difference.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Gravies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravies. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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