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as in bonus
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 gravy
Bernell's will feature brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, with southern-style food, biscuits and gravy, waffles and French toast.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
At my local grocery store, a pound of ground beef costs nearly $8, but a frozen entrée of six Salisbury steaks with gravy can be purchased for only $5.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
And lashings of the all-important gravy.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That will carry him up until dinner at 4 p.m., when he will be treated with roast beef or lentils, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies with brown gravy, whole wheat bread, a margarine pat and a beverage on the side, according to the prison’s menu.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
At my local grocery store, a pound of ground beef costs nearly $8, but a frozen entrée of six Salisbury steaks with gravy can be purchased for only $5.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
And lashings of the all-important gravy.
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That will carry him up until dinner at 4 p.m., when he will be treated with roast beef or lentils, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies with brown gravy, whole wheat bread, a margarine pat and a beverage on the side, according to the prison’s menu.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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Tofu pudding with piping-hot dipping sauce.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The McRib comes on a toasted bun and consists of a boneless pork patty, barbeque sauce, dill pickles and onions.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Police recruits are paid over $28 an hour with a $2,000 bonus at graduation.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Nike contract included a further €158m as a signing bonus.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What the commercial stations won’t be able to replicate as well will be the soft-power dividends of the ISS.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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In this market, investors may want to consider dividend stocks as a way to earn some income while helping stabilize their portfolio.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The senator is seen as one of California YIMBY’s key champions in the legislature and has received more than $10,000 in campaign contributions from the organization since 2021.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here are nine essential tips cabin crew members say will make your flying experience all the better.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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