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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
Customers accused the company of abandoning its roots to chase a cultural zeitgeist that, in their view, had nothing to do with biscuits and gravy.
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Located inside a Shell gas station, the eatery offers traditional dishes like Kalua pork and the classic Loco Moco, a hamburger patty served over white rice with gravy, often topped with eggs.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Menu choices include beef Bourguignon with potatoes, Low Country crab cake, chicken pot pie and cheese biscuits and gravy.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
The sauce is like a gravy with a little more pizzazz, and the cucumber goes really well.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Located inside a Shell gas station, the eatery offers traditional dishes like Kalua pork and the classic Loco Moco, a hamburger patty served over white rice with gravy, often topped with eggs.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Menu choices include beef Bourguignon with potatoes, Low Country crab cake, chicken pot pie and cheese biscuits and gravy.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
The sauce is like a gravy with a little more pizzazz, and the cucumber goes really well.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
Noun
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Economy passengers can expect free meals featuring options like chicken with Japanese curry or a fish fillet with a herb-caper cream sauce, along with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The drink features cold brew coffee, oat milk, and pumpkin pie syrup topped with cold foam, caramel sauce, and a crumbly graham cracker topping.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bet $5 on Bears-Texans after activating the latest FanDuel promo code offer and get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Investors seeking consistent income despite a volatile market can consider adding dividend-paying stocks to their portfolios.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These annual gifts can also reduce the size of your taxable estate, saving more of your lifetime exemption for future inheritances.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although using mascara may seem straightforward, there are a few application tips to keep in mind for the best results.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
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The digital classroom created a virtual commons where strangers swap pest-control tips instead of partisan jabs.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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