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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The European leg is slated to kick off on May 9 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, and hit Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Cologne and Amsterdam, wrapping up on June 3 at the O2 in London.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
It’s currently slated to open next April, Forest added, noting construction timelines are subject to change.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
This harrowing follow-up is slated for a January 9, 2026, release from Lionsgate and STX Entertainment.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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The brand, founded in 1893 in London, is slated to open a new location on Bond Street toward the end of 2026.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The European leg is slated to kick off on May 9 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, and hit Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Cologne and Amsterdam, wrapping up on June 3 at the O2 in London.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
It’s currently slated to open next April, Forest added, noting construction timelines are subject to change.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
This harrowing follow-up is slated for a January 9, 2026, release from Lionsgate and STX Entertainment.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, and autumn-ready hues such as red orange, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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On the darker end of the gray spectrum is Dovetail, a deep yet soft hue recommended by Whitley.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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The launch produced a bright, silver-white plume that changed into colorful veils as the sun illuminated the high exhaust at about 70-110 km (45-70 miles).—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The look Sweeney took inspiration from was first worn on the runway ensconced in a gargantuan, white faux fur coat, before the model stripped it off to reveal the silver showstopper underneath.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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