slat

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Recent Examples of slat For blinds, gently sweep horizontally across each slat. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 Thanks to its cushioned slat belt, the Tread+ is the superior option for those with hip and knee issues, as well as long-distance runners. Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 Perched on a hilltop, that residence features striking wood-slat details and energy-efficient additions. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026 Then there’s a rickety rope and wooden slat bridge. Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slat
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Noun
  • Durable enough to handle the elements, this waterproof light features a comfortable elastic strap and a bright, adjustable beam that improves visibility while keeping both hands free for unloading luggage, handling car repairs, or setting up camp in the dark.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • That striking purple centerpiece is complemented by a 42 mm steel case and a black fabric strap, with an automatic movement (Calibre 39-34) beating inside.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Megan Grant continued her historic march with another tape-measure home run and UCLA homered four times, beating Arkansas 11-0 in five innings Friday to avoid elimination from the Women’s College World Series.
    Tim Willert, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • There is a homemade VHS tape in Kvaratskhelia’s home in Tbilisi, made by his mother Maka.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Blotting helps pull stains up and out of the rug's surface, preventing them from seeping into the binding.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • 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
  • Jackson Merrill, who had lined out and struck out in his previous at-bats, then watched a sinker in the heart of the strike zone before getting another belt-high sinker on the inner edge of the plate and grounding it through the hole at shortstop.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
  • Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.
    Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Icing causes additional tissue damage Make and apply a tourniquet or any tight bandage.
    Eva Flowe June 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
  • Employees know the difference between applying a bandage and really addressing the causes of burnout.
    Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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