SLATE Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

slate 1 of 3

verb (1)

Definition of slate

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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Relevance

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delete

slate

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verb (2)

as in to lick

to strike repeatedly ready to slate anyone who disagreed

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slate

3 of 3

adjective

as in gray

of the color gray the slate sky was a sure sign of rain

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Recent Examples of slate

Verb

The next mission — Artemis IV, slated for no sooner than 2028 — would have astronauts landing on the moon in either Blue Moon or Starship, whichever is ready first. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 The date is perilously close to that of the opening of a blockbuster Roy Lichtenstein exhibition, slated to open to the public on October 11, with press and member previews beginning October 8. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure. — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slate

Verb

For not-so-direct reference, a 3,000-sq-ft apartment in the Dubai tower goes for about $8 million, while a 13,000-sq-ft penthouse is listed at $42 million.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Earlier this week, Rolling Stone listed Laboriel among its top picks for possible replacements, noting his ferocious skills, friendship with Vedder, and his guest feature on the frontman’s 2022 solo LP, Earthling.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of list

Verb

In the post, Wouter was pictured wearing a dog cone, which is used to prevent pets from licking, chewing or scratching surgical sites or wounds.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Baldwin’s post featured a video of the dog licking a cherry ice pop and looking at the rain.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of lick

Adjective

In some of the new villas, christened Le Ville della Marchesa, details include headboards upholstered with the famous Missoni zigzag and bathrooms that combine the original gray marble with the brightness of Vietri.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Willis followed her mother’s lead in a dove-gray Thom Browne skirt suit accented with red-and-white striping.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of gray

Verb

Explore See latest videos, charts and news Now entering its 22nd edition, the cooler-than-dry-ice bill also includes Slayyyter, ADÉLA, Kim Petras, MUNA, Ninajirachi and Rico Nasty.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
The indirect talks come as the conflict, which is entering its eighth month, has caused global economic damage and badly battered Iran.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of enter

Verb

Moscow's forces pounded apartment buildings, offices, gas stations and data centers, among other targets.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
On a hot Saturday, Pawlikowski and I revisited those heights—the slopes from which, for almost four years, starting in the spring of 1992, Serbian artillery pounded Sarajevo, which lies vulnerably cupped in the valley below.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pound

Adjective

An ample deck was constructed of Brazilian ipe, which has weathered naturally to a silver-gray hue, and a custom stainless-steel hot tub sits slightly above the ground, with sweeping views over Glen Canyon Park.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Photos posted by Cal Fire of the incident showed a silver SUV that had crashed through a window and wood facade next to the front door of the business.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of silver

Verb

Schweshinger can become the third player since 2000 to record at least 140 tackles in each of a player’s first two seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Luke Kuechly and Patrick Willis.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
State records do not show that Singh has recorded a campaign account or reported any contributions.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of record

Verb

Do not hide behind perfect calculations if something deeper needs acknowledgment.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
This is precisely why one of your first purchases this season should be a fall jacket for women that complements and enhances your outfit, rather than hiding it.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

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