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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
The 20-ounce pot is the perfect size for warming dips, chili, and gravy.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The breakfast and brunch menu includes French toast, biscuits and gravy, croque monsieur, eggs benedict and Belgian waffles.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Options buys the food, and a volunteer cooking crew serves up noontime and evening meals such as burgers and brats the first afternoon of the hunt, along with heartier evening fare such as pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy, ham and au gratin potatoes.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Two large bins of biscuit and gravy were improperly cooling.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The breakfast and brunch menu includes French toast, biscuits and gravy, croque monsieur, eggs benedict and Belgian waffles.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Options buys the food, and a volunteer cooking crew serves up noontime and evening meals such as burgers and brats the first afternoon of the hunt, along with heartier evening fare such as pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy, ham and au gratin potatoes.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Two large bins of biscuit and gravy were improperly cooling.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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The orange juice, peach preserves, mace, thyme, and deep umami flavors from soy and Worcestershire sauce all work together to create a flavor that goes down to the bone.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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As for Stellantis, the automaker is replicating the federal tax credit for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles for existing dealer inventory with bonus cash.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Bet $10 to get $150 in bonuses with a win.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Coterra Energy Another dividend-paying energy company is Coterra Energy (CTRA), an exploration and production company with operations focused in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale and Anadarko Basin.—
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CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The city has a wealth of outdoor activities and arts and cultural events, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, including downhill skiing at the Granite Peak Ski Area, cross-country skiing, the annual Art World craft and gift festival, and more.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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With his 48 total goal contributions – achieved in just 28 games – Messi also challenged but fell just short of Vela’s single-season record of 49 (34 goals, 15 assists in 31 games for LAFC in 2019).—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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And in addition to the prices listed below, Volek notes that applicants should also factor in government, due diligence, and passport issuance fees on top of the base contribution.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The annual event offers unlimited food and drink samples from both local restaurants and national brands, wineries, distilleries and breweries, along with mixology classes and a culinary stage where chefs will share tips and tricks.—
Felicia Campbell,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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