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Recent Examples of slat
The issue was caused by some slats being shorter than standard, leading to insufficient support.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Then there’s a rickety rope and wooden slat bridge.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Dry the slat promptly with a dry microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Dust between each slat of your blinds with your duster.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Then there’s a rickety rope and wooden slat bridge.
—Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Dry the slat promptly with a dry microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Dust between each slat of your blinds with your duster.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
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Inside, one side of the suitcase features a zipped compartment—useful for keeping toiletries and smaller items contained safely—while the other has a robust compression system with a notably sturdy strap and weighty steel buckle.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The future Princess Charlene arrived in style—specifically, a gorgeous spaghetti-strap black dress that matched perfectly with Albert, who wore a black tuxedo and bow-tie.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There, an officer ushered her under yellow tape.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The album, sourced from the record's original analog master tapes, was reissued in both vinyl and CD form in September.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Something so simple? Raising temperature breaks bonds, bindings melt and connections fracture.—
Courtney Crowder,
Des Moines Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ebba Andersson tumbled and snapped the ski binding in the second leg, giving Norway the advantage on a day where warm weather caused slushy corners that created havoc in the early stages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The climactic scene features rapid-fire targets and mine cars coming at you on a conveyor belt, plus dangling bats.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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There's alligator boots, snake-skin belts and now a world's first, Tyrannosaurus Rex purse.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Body camera video played during the trial showed the hikers helping Arielle Konig, who had a bloody face and a bandage wrapped around her head.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brown has also returned to Jordan Clarkson minutes to stabilize the second unit in McBride’s absence, but the options, particularly combined with Shamet’s absence, feel like a bandage.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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