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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
Black pepper: Enhances the overall flavors of dish, especially the gravy.
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Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
From taste to kibble size to gravy preferences, there’s a world of choices out there thanks to feline research.
—Jackie (ott) Jaakola, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Reheat sauces, soups and gravies by bringing them to a rolling boil.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Breakfasts include eggs in numerous ways (the shakshuka was a highlight), fresh fruits, waffles, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, cereal, and so on.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
From taste to kibble size to gravy preferences, there’s a world of choices out there thanks to feline research.
—Jackie (ott) Jaakola, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Reheat sauces, soups and gravies by bringing them to a rolling boil.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Breakfasts include eggs in numerous ways (the shakshuka was a highlight), fresh fruits, waffles, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, cereal, and so on.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
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Over at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, guests can enjoy Crab Cakes & Sea Scallops over a bed of mixed greens and topped with a remoulade sauce for $38 and Braised Short Ribs served over mushroom risotto for $42.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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The mango pancakes with condensed milk and blackberry-bourbon sauce are also popular.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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And some pre-game bonuses: Keep an eye out for Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' arrival outfit, and whether this Chiefs player tears up during the National Anthem.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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The biggest bonus for Van Nistelrooy and Leicester, however, was the return of Wilfred Ndidi after missing 10 games with a hamstring injury.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Yet the Trump administration's plan to shut it down not only jeopardizes those valuable dividends but severely kneecaps us in the pacing challenge that is China.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Taxpayers who must report simple interest and dividends and capital gains and losses can also have their returns prepared at VITA sites.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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Tattoo The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive linemen received a very special gift from star running back Saquon Barkley.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Through the grace of God, everyone has specific gifts and talents.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The production team includes contributions from leading philosophers, theoretical physicists and Vedic scholars.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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To sum it up, the American manicure favors a softer color palette, while the French manicure is often synonymous with vivid white tips.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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