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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy
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Recent Examples of gravy
The creamy, rich gravy and sliced mushrooms are layered on top of excellent biscuits, with the crusty side of the biscuit facing up.
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Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Along with its vintage grocery store facade and a cozy neighborhood feel, the restaurant has an extensive menu of filling entrees — with everything from the house favorite huevos rancheros to a tofu burrito and biscuits and gravy.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a roll.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and your favorite side dishes.
—Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 4 Feb. 2025
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Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Along with its vintage grocery store facade and a cozy neighborhood feel, the restaurant has an extensive menu of filling entrees — with everything from the house favorite huevos rancheros to a tofu burrito and biscuits and gravy.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a roll.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and your favorite side dishes.
—Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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The experimentation led itself naturally to sushi paired with cream cheese, or mayonnaise, or other types of cream sauces—a departure from the subtle flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Other sauce options include ketchup, mayo, creamy peppercorn and honey barbecue.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luxury tax is based on payrolls with average annual values that include benefits and the pre-arbitration bonus pool.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yzerman’s Alex DeBrincat deal two summers ago, for example, is paying significant dividends, with DeBrincat already up to 29 goals this season.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for HPE, which the report stressed as being of key importance.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation gift, the program will be free in the fall of 2025.—
Lauren Smith,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Starmer presented Trump with a significant gift ahead of his trip, announcing on Tuesday that Britain would hike its defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, and to 3% by the middle of the next decade.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The subsidies are financed through the Energy Development Account referred to as CDE is supported by contributions from electricity distributors.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism globally, particularly in the US, will stifle our exports and damage over £400m worth of the steel sector's contribution to the UK's balance of trade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Here are tips from the utility: Remove aerators and screens from all faucets.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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What to Know The budget resolution does not contain a bill eliminating taxes on tips, as some have mistakenly claimed on social media.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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