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
There are available time slots at many locations every day except Sundays.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
With analysis breakdowns of the offensive and defensive depth charts in the can, The Observer can now take a look at some notable holes in the special teams unit, including an open-ended slot at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
While the Emerson survey found Adams in the No. 3 slot, the Honan Strategy and Data for Progress polls projected Comptroller Brad Lander as the third place candidate, locking in 8% in both.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
The beloved musician lays claim to more slots on the R&B Streaming Songs chart than any other artist.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
With analysis breakdowns of the offensive and defensive depth charts in the can, The Observer can now take a look at some notable holes in the special teams unit, including an open-ended slot at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
While the Emerson survey found Adams in the No. 3 slot, the Honan Strategy and Data for Progress polls projected Comptroller Brad Lander as the third place candidate, locking in 8% in both.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
The beloved musician lays claim to more slots on the R&B Streaming Songs chart than any other artist.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slot
Noun
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Blenders Eyewear’s founder, Chase Fisher, is stepping down from his chief executive officer role — and in his place, the brand has appointed Jack Gray to lead its new chapter.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That strategy includes picking a niche subject and investing in cross-platform coverage without raising too much cash, if any.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fit a piece of waterproof wallpaper in the niche, or use tiles that depict a mural or decorative pattern.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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But the upscale East Sacramento concept finds its groove in somewhat unexpected places and is eager for new customers.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Both the top and the bottom are textured with two lengthwise grooves that make the P21 easy to grip, and the two long sides are gently curved.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Focused on Alzheimer’s and other dementia research, the worker is among thousands who abruptly lost their jobs in the Trump administration’s federal workforce purge.—
Primary care physicians,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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However, his later life focused primarily on jobs in tech, including with Intel, Apple and the advertising firm the Overland Agency.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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