as in to schedule
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
Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The company delayed the release of Behemoth, its most advanced large language model, originally slated for April, until the fall or later due to performance issues.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Madea’s Destination Wedding, the 13th installment in the comedic Madea franchise, created by and starring Tyler Perry, which is slated to premiere on July 11.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 June 2025
The new album, slated for a July 11 release, was produced entirely by Pharrell Williams with artwork and design by Kaws, and will be marketed and distributed in partnership with Roc Nation.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Verb
Connecticut’s Shore Line East commuter rail line, which serves nine train stations between New Haven and New London, is slated to receive a $4 million boost in 2027 to restore some of the service that was pared back in recent years.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
The company delayed the release of Behemoth, its most advanced large language model, originally slated for April, until the fall or later due to performance issues.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Madea’s Destination Wedding, the 13th installment in the comedic Madea franchise, created by and starring Tyler Perry, which is slated to premiere on July 11.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 June 2025
The new album, slated for a July 11 release, was produced entirely by Pharrell Williams with artwork and design by Kaws, and will be marketed and distributed in partnership with Roc Nation.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate
Adjective
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One fit pairs a loose blue button-down, top buttons undone, with slouchy denim shorts and a soft grey trench coat.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Cars from all ten teams were lined up on a grey carpet under LED billboards and visitors crowded onto bleachers to watch gawk at the stars, the takeover of an iconic American location (albeit one filled with European tourists) a metaphor for the sport’s hopes.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The watch is complemented with a black and gray bi-material rubber and gray textile strap with the Luna Rossa stripe as well as a second black rubber strap.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Its neutral gray pattern lends itself to both modern and classic interiors, and the synthetic latex backing, low pile, and flatweave design are perfect for high-trafficked areas like the entryway and family room.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Matching trousers and loafers emblazoned with hundreds of silver gemstones were an integral piece of this look too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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To match its maritime origins, it was incised with designs of cavorting Tritons and surmounted with a silver Neptune riding a hippocampus—a lot of gaudy ornament around a big brown husk.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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