as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
you've been slated for a three o'clock interview
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
ready to slate anyone who disagreed
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Recent Examples of slating
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Steve Bannon was one of Pam Bondi’s loudest critics last year, slating her over the Epstein files.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The delay bumped Ship 37 up in the line, slating it to fly Starship's most successful flight to date.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a competitive situation, Studiocanal has landed rights to bestselling author Freida McFadden‘s forthcoming thriller The Divorce, slating it for a feature adaptation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Steve Bannon was one of Pam Bondi’s loudest critics last year, slating her over the Epstein files.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The delay bumped Ship 37 up in the line, slating it to fly Starship's most successful flight to date.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slating
Verb
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There are legitimate concerns with entering into those conversations early, though.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Any people entering from Congo under emergency circumstances will be taken into mandatory self-isolation for 21 days.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Even small exposures—such as licking pollen off fur or drinking water from a vase containing lilies—can be toxic.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Vietnamese-style sweet-and-spicy chicken wings are a hot, finger-licking mess.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Former Charlotte Hornets star Nicolas Batum is selling his longtime Lake Norman mansion for $6 million, the property’s listing agent with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty said Friday.—
Joe Marusak
May 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Write an accurate job listing 2.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Goldschmidt, lashing through the unhittable delivery, just stood in dismay.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The competition’s main host, the United States, is lashing out at the world, hunting conflict across three continents.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images Wembanyama had his worst game of the series, recording only 20 points, six rebounds and one assist on 4-of-15 shooting.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Arraez has been crafty on the base paths, recording four steals on four attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The segments that follow Bonnier de La Chapelle are admittedly more successful and sophisticated, bringing to mind the heart-pounding essence of a Costa-Gavras political thriller.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Moore and Kaveon Jackson took turns pounding the ball on the ground and then Nordman hit Moore with the big touchdown from 15 yards out that set off a wild DeLand celebration on the Bulldogs’ sideline.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Investigators have not yet revealed a motive for the shooting and said that a case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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His victory over Blue Cross/Blue Shield allowed 30 other women to be treated with the procedure without filing suit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
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If that bottle hiding in the back of your bar cart is dusty and doesn't taste the same, buy a fresh one.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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If agreements, planning decisions or delays are hiding behind NDAs, the committee will demand answers.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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“Slating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slating. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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