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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Noun
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Expect bold flavors—the sauces aren’t shy about their spice.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Minimize salad dressings and sauces.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And given how the likes of Meta are racing to snap up top talent—sometimes with $100 million bonuses—the loss of key personnel could fatally affect a business’s ability to grow and innovate.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Friends have been stopping by and sending little gifts.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hoffman, who died in March 2023, previously left a record breaking donation to the ALS Association as well as sizable gifts to the University of Cincinnati and other institutions.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Get practical tips for practical tips on using AI to uncover, express, and expand your personal brand in this Maven Lightning Lesson video.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … BETTER BREAKFAST – Try these smart tips for healthier eating first thing in the morning.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Gravies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravies. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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