slat

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Recent Examples of slat On some nights hundreds were gathered border walls in San Diego, as volunteers passed bandages, aspirin, juice and sandwiches between slats in the barrier. Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 Russell Pratt Wood slats in the ceiling and wide windows into the woods bring in nature, which was a draw to the Alligers, who would take day hikes. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2025 These slat wood panels are very simple to install (just a bunch of drilling into studs). Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024 Officers there found three girls, 11 to 14, in an unventilated trailer after a passer-by noticed their fingers poking through slats in the door. Erin Alberty, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for slat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
  • Her tea-length tulle black dress, dating back to the 1950s, featured velvet straps.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Like mouth tape, chin straps have not been proven to aid any specific health conditions.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The song has a ’90s vibe, which goes perfectly with the dating commercial VHS tapes the singer has been posting on her YouTube channel to promote it.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Although his production won’t jump off the page, Williams’ impact as a dominant run defender is much clearer on tape.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • It isn’t yet known whether this binding is a good thing in designing an effective vaccine, but Brown said future studies should answer that question.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Snowboarders are attached to their boards with bindings that keep their boots in place.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Nominated for Best Actress at this year’s BAFTAs, Erivo’s transition from Broadway to film has been the stuff of legends—with three Oscars nominations under her belt, she’s solidified her place among Hollywood’s elite.
    Olivia Allen, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
  • This belt bag features a spacious one-liter capacity to hold a wallet, phone, and other small items.
    Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The bandage and voice asking McConnell about his injury were added to a video from a July 2023 news conference.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.
    Brittany Risher, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025

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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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