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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
Guests can pick up a complete spread for 6–8 people, featuring mashed potatoes and gravy, homestyle sides, yeast rolls and a whole cake or pie.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Easter specials include a 14-ounce prime rib with baked potato ($32); 12-ounce ribeye with baked potato ($30); roast duck with mashed potatoes and gravy ($25); Atlantic salmon with rice and fresh broccoli ($21); or baked ham with mashed potatoes and gravy ($19).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
While the gravy is cooling, whisk 2 tsp.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Spoon the gravy over the pork chops and serve.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Easter specials include a 14-ounce prime rib with baked potato ($32); 12-ounce ribeye with baked potato ($30); roast duck with mashed potatoes and gravy ($25); Atlantic salmon with rice and fresh broccoli ($21); or baked ham with mashed potatoes and gravy ($19).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
While the gravy is cooling, whisk 2 tsp.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Spoon the gravy over the pork chops and serve.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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Diners will be able to get their burrito covered in queso, red sauce, or verde.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The French toast is made with pistachio bread, dipped in batter, griddled and served alongside a sweet cherry sauce and toasted almonds.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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The second bedroom has two walk-in closets and its own en-suite bath, while the third bedroom can function as flexible bonus space — office, den or guest room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, adding a fresh scent to the space creates an instant reset feeling that makes the whole area feel new again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Diamondback Energy Independent oil and natural gas company Diamondback Energy (FANG) is this week's first dividend pick.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Micron’s board also approved a 30% increase in its quarterly dividend to 15 cents a share.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horner, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a Christmas gift of Barbies intended for Athena to her father’s house in the city of Paradise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her contribution was essential due to how well TCU guarded South Carolina’s other guards, Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office is asking anyone with tips to call 815-727-8575 or submit information anonymously through Crimestoppers of Will County.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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What's different – beyond the material in question – is the use of a triangular needle tip that avoids cutting through the wood fibers when threading through them, and nylon yarn that's strong yet flexible.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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