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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 breakfast menu includes the regular items plus bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy and candied jalapeño, blueberry pancakes, the ubiquitous avocado toast and juices.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Her favorites this year were La Cocina Mexican Restaurant’s chicken flautas with guacamole, Ramona Cafe’s biscuits and gravy with their popular cinnamon roll on the side, and Sweet G’s Confectionaries’ salted caramel cake pops for dessert.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Her favorites this year were La Cocina Mexican Restaurant’s chicken flautas with guacamole, Ramona Cafe’s biscuits and gravy with their popular cinnamon roll on the side, and Sweet G’s Confectionaries’ salted caramel cake pops for dessert.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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At The Gibson, located at 17552 Dallas Parkway, inspectors noted moldy strawberries in a walk-in cooler, as well as mold in ice machines and expired sauce, soup and vegetables.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Its Aroma Italia program covers classic Italian cuisine and cooking techniques, while specialized programs focus on niches like bread, pizza, pastries or sauces.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Mendes was in over 40 per cent of sides at time of writing, so no scouting bonus here, but a good performance in their opening game against DR Congo on Wednesday could see his ownership rocket even higher ahead of a meeting with Uzbekistan on matchday two.—
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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Ataturk’s plan to turn Turkey into a modern, Western country paid dividends over the latter half of the 20th century, especially after his successor, President Ismet Inonu, firmly embraced the United States after World War II.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 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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That is why a good Father's Day gift can go beyond another shirt, tool set or gift card.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.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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Krueger couldn’t be more pleased about her trajectory, and gives a hat tip to the late Ann Bishop, among the first female journalists to anchor the evening news in a major market.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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For more heat safety tips, check out this comic.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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