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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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
ready to slate anyone who disagreed
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as in gray
of the color gray
the slate sky was a sure sign of rain
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Recent Examples of slate
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Construction had originally been slated to end this past fall.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Jan. 2026
The Blue Note Jazz Festival, slated for June 14-15 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, will feature headlining performances by Grace Jones, The Isley Brothers, Willow, De La Soul and Stanley Clarke N•4Ever.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Additional Japanese cities and Middle Eastern markets are slated to be added to the itinerary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
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The film is slated to begin production in 2026.
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In addition to not being a major proponent of black and white, Scheck isn't a fan of going all in with gray and white, either.—
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The palette in the sleeping quarters is neutral—beiges and reddish browns, touches of sage green and gray—while the bathrooms are clad in dramatic black marble.—
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The first agent gets into a silver Chevy Tahoe driven by someone else and leaves.—
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After the incident, the robbers got into a silver sedan with at least one additional person inside who was driving, police said.—
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People often make the mistake of going with a bright white paint color to balance out a room’s cool feel and muted light, but opting for a warm neutral is more effective for creating an inviting space.—
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
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“Slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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