as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list
you've been slated for a three o'clock interview
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
ready to slate anyone who disagreed
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as in grey
of the color gray
the slate sky was a sure sign of rain
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Recent Examples of slate
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Neutron is slated for its first launch sometime later this year, with its AFRL mission set for 2026.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 May 2025
Shelton, 48, is slated to perform a single from his new album For Recreational Use Only.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 May 2025
The film is slated for a worldwide premiere in early Fall 2025, Iervolino said.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2025
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After 16 consecutive years in City Hall, first as a city commissioner and then as mayor, Suarez is slated to be termed out of office at the end of the year.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Neutron is slated for its first launch sometime later this year, with its AFRL mission set for 2026.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 May 2025
Shelton, 48, is slated to perform a single from his new album For Recreational Use Only.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 May 2025
The film is slated for a worldwide premiere in early Fall 2025, Iervolino said.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
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Meanwhile, Harry was less committed in a grey sweater and blazer.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 May 2025
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Troopers began to patrol I-95 South in attempts to locate the grey Jeep bearing Rhode Island registration plates, state police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Home to some of our favorite bedding and bath towels, Brooklinen offers this sheet set, which comes in playful patterns and interesting colors like basil green and a subtle gray and white stripe.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs tight end wore a blue and white graphic T-shirt under a sleek gray blazer paired with matching gray trousers, with his hair slicked back.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The upper pot leans dramatic, thanks to the contrast of the scarlet–trim silver leaves of 'Jurassic Dino Dragon Fruit’ rex begonia, which play off the variegated English ivy and shrubby everlasting.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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The actress paired her Dior little black dress with a pair of strappy sandal heels and accessorized with shimmering jewelry pieces, including a silver statement necklace.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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