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Recent Examples of slat
Wheels for the largest raffles have 120 to 240 slats.
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David Andreatta, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
When Ava fell off a chair and got her neck caught in the slats of a wooden fence in the basement, no one was there to help.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
The fact that the slats fit into their own grooves also ensures a sturdy foundation that is virtually silent despite movement.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
The Thai features seem to show up in nearly identical living areas, villa to villa, with peaked roofs and horizontal slats framing views of the bay.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Mar. 2025
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David Andreatta, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
When Ava fell off a chair and got her neck caught in the slats of a wooden fence in the basement, no one was there to help.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
The fact that the slats fit into their own grooves also ensures a sturdy foundation that is virtually silent despite movement.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
The Thai features seem to show up in nearly identical living areas, villa to villa, with peaked roofs and horizontal slats framing views of the bay.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
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In the entryway leading into the jail, guards put him in a restraint chair and fastened the straps, the complaint says.—
Julia Marnin,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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Enter this stylish one-piece featuring a functional one-shoulder silhouette, complete with an adjustable, detachable strap for customizable support or a strapless look.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The 5-11, 279-pounder might be worth a seventh-round flyer because of his good tape and natural leverage despite his small stature.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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His tape shows a highly capable lineman who is exceptionally athletic for his size and was a first-team All-American while playing in the nation’s toughest conference.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bulls just worked their way out of the binding of a maximum contract after trading Zach LaVine, so there’s a sizable argument to make against tying themselves to another financial monstrosity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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It was squeezed between books with traditional bindings.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That's a rarity for SpaceX, which is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has 27 flights under its belt.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Had Leeds failed to win promotion, this limit would have dropped to £39m, painting a stark picture of how much belts would have been tightened.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Watson recognized her grandson’s belly button instantly amid the bandages.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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The aftermath of Dale’s death The race at Rockingham’s track might have been a bandage that temporarily eased people’s pain.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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