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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
Since this version comes in its own luscious sauce, there’s no need to prepare a gravy or stew to go over the top.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Schnitzel is pork loin in brown gravy, with sauerkraut and rosemary potato wedges.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Fluffy cheddar bay biscuits ($22) are draped in rich pimentón gravy with eggs your way.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Costco offers poutine (french fries topped with gravy and cheese curds) at its Canadian food courts.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Schnitzel is pork loin in brown gravy, with sauerkraut and rosemary potato wedges.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Fluffy cheddar bay biscuits ($22) are draped in rich pimentón gravy with eggs your way.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Costco offers poutine (french fries topped with gravy and cheese curds) at its Canadian food courts.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce and teriyaki sauce and stir into skillet.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The facility’s beef chili and cheese sauce were not reheated properly.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plus-level members get all that as well as free shipping and deliveries on orders more than $50, early shopping hours, and bonus savings in the pharmacy, optical, and tire and battery centers.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The administration has offered signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness and large salaries to those willing to join ICE.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oxy barely survived the downturn, slashing its dividend from 79 cents per share each quarter down to just one penny.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well, there was a real gift from the writers as far as that monologue was concerned.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Take a look at your holiday gift wrap, gift bags, bows, and ribbons.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The midfielder’s defensive contributions to see out Arsenal’s seventh clean sheet from their opening 10 games of the season should not be overlooked either.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The second-quarter Dragons barrage featured contributions from the offense, defense and special teams.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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In an early morning advisory, hurricane center forecasters said Priscilla was located about 230 miles south of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph with higher gusts.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Advanced skiers who don’t mind a trek and want to ski without any crowds can head to the volcanic island of Rishiri, just off the northwestern tip of Hokkaido.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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