Synonyms of slate

slate 1 of 3

verb (1)

as in to list

to put (someone or something) on a list

you've been slated for a three o'clock interview

Synonyms & Similar Words

• list
• record
• enter
• schedule
• catalog
• index
• file
• catalogue
• register
• enroll
• book
• enrol
• inscribe
• card
• put down
• compile
• note
• classify
• tabulate
• tally
• reschedule

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delete

slate

2 of 3

verb (2)

as in to lick

to strike repeatedly

ready to slate anyone who disagreed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lick
• pound
• hide
• pelt
• whip
• lash
• knock
• batter
• do
• assault
• hit
• slap
• bat
• attack
• beat
• smash
• punch
• box
• tan
• thump
• club
• punch out
• bash
• hammer
• birch
• slam
• work over
• curry
• maul
• chop
• paddle
• belt
• buffet
• switch
• spank
• bludgeon
• pummel
• raid
• lace
• lather
• smack
• pommel
• swipe
• drub
• whack
• whale
• rough (up)
• beat up on
• storm
• bung up
• thrash
• wound
• slog
• crack
• wallop
• lambast
• flog
• thresh
• lambaste
• whop
• leather
• whup
• fib
• mess (up)
• baste
• lay on
• descend (on or upon)
• clout
• strap
• tromp
• paste
• belabor
• rush
• sock
• cane
• whap
• clobber
• cudgel
• jump (on)
• beset
• cuff
• lam
• thwack
• pounce (on or upon)
• assail
• scourge
• cowhide
• wham
• rawhide
• swat
• flagellate
• blackjack
• whomp
• bust
• fustigate
• lacerate
• gore
• horsewhip
• maim
• mutilate
• mangle
• pistol-whip

slate

3 of 3

adjective

as in grey

of the color gray

the slate sky was a sure sign of rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grey
• gray
• silver
• white
• faded
• grayish
• slaty
• slatey
• pale
• silvery
• pewter
• leaden
• neutral
• steely
• dull
• argentine
• sandy
• whitish
• dirty
• chocolate
• colorless
• achromatic
• chalky
• sad
• ashen
• ashy
• sepia
• hoary
• livid
• brindle
• grizzled
• palish
• dun
• washed-out
• mousy
• hoar
• mousey
• brindled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bright
• rich
• deep
• colored
• gay
• chromatic
• colorful
• multicolored
• variegated
• varicolored
• polychromatic
• ablaze
• polychrome
• motley

Examples of slate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The hourlong drama series is slated to premiere on Hallmark+ in 2025. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024

Whitaker is slated to testify again on Wednesday before an investigative subcommittee in the Senate. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2024

Protein Bar & Kitchen is coming to Naperville, with a franchise of the fast-casual eatery slated to open in town by early 2025. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024

At this time, the Only Murders in the Building actress is only slated to appear as a guest star in the first episode. —Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024