slew 1 of 2

as in loads
a considerable amount we still have a slew of work to do on this project

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slew

2 of 2

verb

past tense of slay

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Recent Examples of slew
Noun
Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle duration, and agitation. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 Dunkin's Latest Menu Change Will Save Money for Some Customers The chain announced a slew of updates in November 2024, including bringing back the practice of handwriting customers' names on drink orders. Raven Brunner, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
The telescope has, in fact, relied on a version of the one-gyro mode for all its science observations since 2021, using three gyros for slewing to a target, then stabilizing its view via a single gyro and a fine guidance sensor once data collection begins. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 5 June 2024 The scope will slew to it and an image will appear on your mobile device's screen. PCMAG, 16 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for slew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slew
Verb
  • In the 1970s, dark-haired, slender, and possessing considerable charm, this lethal Romeo wooed, won, and then murdered four women.
    Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • He’s murdered, essentially, and the Innies have run amok.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper.
    Nena Farrell, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The tiny pup has been spotted meeting tons of celebs, including Demi Moore and her tiny dog, Pilaf, Powell's Twister costar Daisy Edgar-Jones and more.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In the first incident, a tornado completely destroyed the building.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Nearly 300 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Oklahoma due to fire.
    TIME, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The president assassinated, then Martin Luther King, the Civil Rights [Movement].
    Susan Young, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Americans are divided over whether or not there should be public commemorations of Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today, according to new polling.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Photo of the day: The Eagles have landed The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their recent Super Bowl championship with President Trump at the White House on Monday, though at least two dozen players – including Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts – did not attend.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The Caribbean region had a strong showing this year, with nearly a dozen beaches across the area making the list.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Use the Right Hardware Bryant is also a fan of using curtains instead of doors, but only when it’s executed correctly.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Florida, Oklahoma, Arizona and Texas have executed men by lethal injection, while South Carolina has used both the firing squad and lethal injection.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Williams, who owned a 2.12 ERA in four career starts against the Twins, struggled to throw strikes against a patient Twins bunch.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Brad Pitt is zooming around in a race car, a new karate kid makes his debut (with help from the old one), a bunch of rampaging dinosaurs return, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are acting freaky once more.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Floor planning is financing dealers use to purchase cars and trucks for showroom floors and lots.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The property occupies a sizable 6,600-square-foot lot.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Slew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slew. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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