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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
Add the shellfish stock and simmer over low heat until a gravy forms.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
What's included with the Drake OVO x McDonald's Afters Meal?
Drake's OVO label and McDonald's have partnered on the Afters Meal, a late-night option that includes the following:
Poutine (French fries with cheese curds and gravy)
Nite Sprite, flavored with blue raspberry syrup.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
The topping is light and fluffy and helps to soak up the delicious flavors from the chicken and gravy-like mixture at the bottom.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Typically, a third of his income comes during the spring and early summer, and that money is gravy on top of a good winter season.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
What's included with the Drake OVO x McDonald's Afters Meal?
Drake's OVO label and McDonald's have partnered on the Afters Meal, a late-night option that includes the following:
Poutine (French fries with cheese curds and gravy)
Nite Sprite, flavored with blue raspberry syrup.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
The topping is light and fluffy and helps to soak up the delicious flavors from the chicken and gravy-like mixture at the bottom.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Typically, a third of his income comes during the spring and early summer, and that money is gravy on top of a good winter season.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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Depending on the base ingredient, each requires a slightly different cut, cook and dipping sauce.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio Cookie is a rich, chocolatey cookie filled with a pistachio cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and topped with crunchy pistachio pieces.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.—
Adam Williams
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even for lower-risk patients, a small intervention can pay significant dividends.—
Dawn Koffarnus,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Encouraging Natural Predators Attracting the natural enemies of moles to your yard might not work overnight but pays great dividends in the long run.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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But Doncic, who scored 44 points in the win, was quick to credit the team’s bench contributions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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His contribution was significant enough to earn him co-authorship on the study.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most importantly sharpening the tip of the spear — get the offensive line right.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amanyara is located about 25 minutes from Providenciales, on the quiet northwest tip making for extraordinary sunsets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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