Thesaurus results for GRAVIES

gravies

noun

plural of gravy

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. — 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

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Choose from salads made with seasonal fruit and vegetables from the farmers market, steaks topped with decadent sauces, and handmade pasta.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Each Stasher bag is free from BPA, BPS, lead, latex, and phthalates, and can store sandwiches, snacks, sauces, marinades, and more while helping cut down on waste.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

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While much of the NFL’s direct income is shared evenly with its players as dictated by their collective bargaining agreement, the dividends and distributions from 32 Equity investments flow outside the cap.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened When will the refund checks be sent?

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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Investigators also found Chavez-DeRemer did not report the tickets, valued at approximately $100 a piece, as she was required to do, despite having completed ethics training explaining government policy on accepting gifts.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Those gifts included rodeo tickets, an alligator wallet and two cowboy hats, according to the report.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

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