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
Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Blue Ghost is slated to arrive to the moon 45 days after launch for a 14-day mission on the moon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
The work began in January and is slated for completion by the end of September.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Though Wenger was originally slated to stand trial alongside Amiri earlier this year, a judge declared a mistrial over concerns about the competency of his attorney.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
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The group was slated to go on a US tour beginning in late October, according to a post on Instagram.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Blue Ghost is slated to arrive to the moon 45 days after launch for a 14-day mission on the moon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
The work began in January and is slated for completion by the end of September.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Though Wenger was originally slated to stand trial alongside Amiri earlier this year, a judge declared a mistrial over concerns about the competency of his attorney.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
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Adjective
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The attacker then jumped into a grey BMW, which sped off down the street.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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They’re housed in the National Library of Wales, a hulking grey monolith that hovers upon a hilltop overlooking the town, Mount Olympus-style.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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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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Other finance and tech players like CrossCountry Consulting, Dual Entry, and Remote have also joined as silver partners.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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There’s silver dust in the cells, and some boron and phosphorus, critical additives to increase conductivity and to provide the necessary environment for photons from sunlight to knock electrons loose from the silicon.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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