SLATE Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

slate 1 of 3

verb (1)

Definition of slate

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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Relevance

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delete

slate

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verb (2)

as in to lick

to strike repeatedly ready to slate anyone who disagreed

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slate

3 of 3

adjective

as in gray

of the color gray the slate sky was a sure sign of rain

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Recent Examples of slate

Verb

Today is expected to be the final day of testimony, with closing arguments slated for tomorrow. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Another regional exclusive is slated in September for Japan, where Jordans do historically fare well, with an Air Jordan 12 calling back to the time Michael Jordan referred an exhibition game pitting NBA players against three sumo wrestlers. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure. — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slate

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Verb

There isn’t room on a roster to list all the positions where North Chicago senior Amari Earl could play in a single game.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Omarr Norman-Lott is listed below, beginning the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of list

Verb

That glib self-confidence is present in McNamara, who licks the doughnut glaze off his fingers before offering his hand to the female detective questioning the one living Jason.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
One act featured two young women sitting on the stage and licking orange Popsicles (yes, that was the whole act).

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of lick

Adjective

The above style is an absolute staple, and the mid-blue wash goes with everything—I’m already picturing it with a gray cashmere sweater.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
The Dessens of every dimension — and all the other major characters, for that matter — are not the most colorful bunch, and the sober tone of the early episodes, such as the slate-gray Chicago winters, could have an unwelcome heaviness.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of gray

Verb

Kanter Freedom and White have declared their intention to enter next year’s draft, but the WNBA has not publicly addressed their eligibility.

— Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
With his famous quarterbacking last name and a five-star rating as a recruit, Manning entered 2025 with sky-high expectations.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of enter

Verb

Sarajevans still remember his commands to the Serb gunmen pounding the Bosnian capital in early 1992.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Deadly landslides struck Southern and Central California, wiping out hillside homes, and powerful waves pounded the state’s shoreline.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of pound

Adjective

Investigators said the case began after 31-year-old Ashpia Natasha posted dashcam video showing a silver Honda cutting her off on the Belt Parkway and backing into her vehicle.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Through a coordinated effort involving Central Patrol, the Real Time Crime Center and FLOCK technology, officers identified a silver Honda sedan matching the suspect vehicle description, police said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of silver

Verb

The singer recorded her appearance on the show earlier this month, only hours before being hospitalized for appendicitis.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Chase Lloyd recorded two interceptions last year, while Ah’Mare Lee finished with an interception and 12 passes defended.

— John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of record

Verb

The expansion will take players to the brand new realm of Letten — an idyllic land of rural tradition that hides a dark secret just below the surface.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to hide his own extremism and Texans will see right through it.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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