as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
called an old friend to see if he could find a slot for his college-age son in the construction business that summer
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Recent Examples of slot
The post features a photo of a hand holding a camera lens, exposing the empty SD card slot.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The series, produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, will premiere Jan. 8, airing in the 8 PM slot where Dharma & Greg spent some time.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
The surprise engagement didn't come cheap at $1,650 for a five-minute proposal time slot at The Rink at Rockefeller Center.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
After spending most of 2023 touring the U.S. and Europe, Hozier added over 50 new shows across North America, alongside headlining slots at several music festivals, including Boston Calling, Hinterland, and Railbird.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The series, produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, will premiere Jan. 8, airing in the 8 PM slot where Dharma & Greg spent some time.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
The surprise engagement didn't come cheap at $1,650 for a five-minute proposal time slot at The Rink at Rockefeller Center.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
After spending most of 2023 touring the U.S. and Europe, Hozier added over 50 new shows across North America, alongside headlining slots at several music festivals, including Boston Calling, Hinterland, and Railbird.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slot
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Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Look for engaged listenership, consistent quality and hosts with credibility in your niche.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Time is ticking for this championship contender to find its groove.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Marvel Rivals has been out for a day or two now, and the game is finding its groove.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Rax, who works a communications job in California, has already had surgery to treat spondylolisthesis and likewise reports difficulty in securing such necessary care.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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Without Joel Eriksson Ek and Brodin, who usually do a solid job against McDavid (his fewest points per game in the NHL are against Minnesota), the Wild were already up against it.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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