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Recent Examples of slat
But that base is wrapped and roofed by a basket woven from bentwood slats and covered in a translucent synthetic fabric called ETFE.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
The gabled and flat ceilings throughout, with poplar and oak slats and beams, are stained shades from natural to black.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Someone had alerted authorities after spotting small fingers reaching through the slats of the trailer door.
—Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Lift the mattress to inspect the underneath side and the slats, rails and platform corners of the bed frame.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
The gabled and flat ceilings throughout, with poplar and oak slats and beams, are stained shades from natural to black.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Someone had alerted authorities after spotting small fingers reaching through the slats of the trailer door.
—Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Lift the mattress to inspect the underneath side and the slats, rails and platform corners of the bed frame.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
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The straps lock in place and give me that extra assurance that my lunch isn’t going to cause a scene on the subway.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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The matching leather strap is adjustable, making this bag flexible enough for both crossbody and over-the-shoulder wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other factors, like temperature, limited air circulation, low humidity levels and irritating substances including biosensors and tape can also affect an astronaut's skin, the Biomedicines report states.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Two of them began arguing, distracting the guards, thereby allowing the third, who wore a trenchcoat, a fake beard, and a tweed hat, to covertly affix a painting to the wall using double-sided tape.—
Alex Scordelis,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Reynolds and Duchamp also collaborated in these years, making boxes and bindings together.—
Karen Chernick,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Backing, basting, bias and binding were other B words that didn’t make the final cut.—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Learn About The Town’s History With so many years under its belt, brushing up on Wheeling’s history can be a tall order.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic via knockout and did Trump's signature dance move, pointing to Trump and giving his UFC heavyweight championship belt to Trump to hold.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Police said the animal is expected to make a full recovery after long-term bandage care and pain management.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Compression: Apply an elastic bandage to support the ankle and control swelling.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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