slats

Definition of slatsnext
plural of slat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slats
Noun
  • Plus, they’re made with lightweight materials (nylon straps and foam outsoles) to prevent foot fatigue.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • Sandals have two small straps for an upper, one above the toes and the other above the main portion of the foot.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • For months, the casting directors pored over hundreds of tapes and scoured social media and talent agencies to find their version of the Kennedy scion.
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
  • Some tapes had degraded in the meantime, and portions of the original data were lost.
    Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The last eight Cup championship-winning coaches did so with about four seasons with their current team already under their belts, on average.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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“Slats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slats. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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