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
That left Boogie Woogie and Coral to battle it out in a smackdown for the third finale slot.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 May 2025
The president had previously nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., for the U.N. ambassador slot.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Evaluators agree that Hairston's best fit is as a slot corner in the , but the Bills already have at that spot.
—Bryce Lazenby, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
After facing major technical difficulties last weekend, Rema gave a rousing, redemptive performance during his Sunday slot at Coachella weekend two.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 May 2025
The president had previously nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., for the U.N. ambassador slot.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Evaluators agree that Hairston's best fit is as a slot corner in the , but the Bills already have at that spot.
—Bryce Lazenby, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
After facing major technical difficulties last weekend, Rema gave a rousing, redemptive performance during his Sunday slot at Coachella weekend two.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slot
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Carving out a niche in haute couture, particularly, Tisci's designs have been worn by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Luck is the scion of the football program, a lovable nerd who happened to be the best quarterback in football, aka the perfect Stanford athletics niche: smart and good.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Versatile offense finds its groove The Cardinals have scored 44 runs in eight games, which is encouraging enough.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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But where Vida Caña has really found its creative groove is in its Single Barrel Finishing Series, a program that started more or less by accident.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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While the air traffic controllers who went on leave could be back on the job next month, the antiquated technology that failed them cannot be fixed or replaced quickly.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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