slats

Definition of slatsnext
plural of slat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slats
Noun
  • The adjustable buckle and ankle straps offer a secure and personalized fit, while the bouncy soles provide all-day comfort.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Smoldering at the camera, the star—who’s currently dating Scooter Braun—tugged down the straps of the plum-chocolate bra and covered her chest with her hands.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Scouts used to have to watch film of a player while at his school, and then put together their own VHS tapes for their general managers, using footage borrowed from the colleges.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Surviving the advent of television and home movie-viewing via VHS tapes, DVDs and streaming, the Grand Lake continues to operate as a place where people can come together to watch movies on a big screen — as movies were made to be watched.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Li pledged to improve living standards and boost consumer spending, which has lagged as Chinese have tightened their belts, feeling the pinch from a property slump weighing on home prices that has wiped out hundreds of thousands of jobs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • For example, insights from Trend Brain helped inspire a Western edit of clothing and accessories like purses with fringe and belts with embroidery, with all items under $40.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Slats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slats. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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