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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 waitress had recommended the biscuits and gravy.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
That’s why the maple syrup in Vancouver comes in the form of a smokie sausage topped with maple bacon onion jam in a brioche bun and the popular poutine—fries loaded with beef gravy and Canadian cheese curds—features pulled short rib.
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The original Breakfast Bo-Rito features country-style sausage, eggs, Bo-Rounds, Monterey Jack cheese and sausage gravy wrapped in a flour tortilla.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Sans gravy, the onions, garlic, ginger and spices elevate the flavor of this protein.
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Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravy
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
That’s why the maple syrup in Vancouver comes in the form of a smokie sausage topped with maple bacon onion jam in a brioche bun and the popular poutine—fries loaded with beef gravy and Canadian cheese curds—features pulled short rib.
—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The original Breakfast Bo-Rito features country-style sausage, eggs, Bo-Rounds, Monterey Jack cheese and sausage gravy wrapped in a flour tortilla.
—
Evan Moore,
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
See All Example Sentences for gravy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.
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The latest spending figures suggest those investments are beginning to pay dividends, although the tournament remains far from complete.
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But that process has paid dividends.
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On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.
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Tonight, the gift gave one last time.
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Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.
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That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.
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One of the first tips for picking the perfect melon is its weight.
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One of Karlsson’s tips has been to recognise that the majority of this squad play and therefore live outside of Norway.
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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