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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
Paneer stuffed with nuts in rich lababdar gravy.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Sans gravy, the onions, garlic, ginger and spices elevate the flavor of this protein.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Then there's Shep’s Grill, a favorite greasy spoon with local art on display and hearty breakfast dishes like biscuits and gravy and French toast.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when many of us think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Sans gravy, the onions, garlic, ginger and spices elevate the flavor of this protein.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Then there's Shep’s Grill, a favorite greasy spoon with local art on display and hearty breakfast dishes like biscuits and gravy and French toast.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when many of us think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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Signature bowls include the Hash Hash (braised beef, sweet potato hash, horseradish crema, feta and pickled onion) and The Pioneer (shredded chicken, sweet potato hash, Peruvian green sauce, Israeli pico de gallo and micro cilantro).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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As part of the revamp, KFC is launching 20 new sauces.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Sheeran took every lesson to heart, and the results continue to pay dividends.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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What makes the underperformance and dividend difficulties surprising is that NCDL at least appears to be a solid operator.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Throughout the night restaurateurs, chefs, the mayor of Chicago, the governor of Illinois and others underscored the importance and inspiration of immigrant families and the many contributions of the industry’s undocumented workforce.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Viewers often also get insider tips and behind-the-scenes secrets to implement on their next flight.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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