as in place
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
called an old friend to see if he could find a slot for his college-age son in the construction business that summer
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Recent Examples of slot
Michelle Beadle admitted being blindsided by news that one of Stephen A. Smith’s new programs, which launches in September, will be taking over her time slot on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
David Schumacher, a senior playing in the No. 2 slot, was equally impressive, rolling to a 6-0, 6-1 win in his championship outing.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Ocasio-Cortez also put ex-Comptroller Scott Stringer in the No. 4 slot and Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie at No. 5.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
That slot would benefit ocean carriers that are ordering more dual-fuel vessels for their fleet, and is aimed at pushing the liners toward their decarbonization goals.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
David Schumacher, a senior playing in the No. 2 slot, was equally impressive, rolling to a 6-0, 6-1 win in his championship outing.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Ocasio-Cortez also put ex-Comptroller Scott Stringer in the No. 4 slot and Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie at No. 5.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
That slot would benefit ocean carriers that are ordering more dual-fuel vessels for their fleet, and is aimed at pushing the liners toward their decarbonization goals.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slot
Noun
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Working primarily in oil paint and graphite pencil, Zimmermann has found her niche painting live at major IMSA and HSR events.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Annecy Animation Festival is filled with unmissable events, ranging from global premieres to niche boutique screenings.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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But Gauff found her groove and won 12 straight points to tighten it up.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Talk to me about navigating that, the sort of settling into a groove there.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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About 25 employee volunteers from Project Partner TRIUMPH Systems, Electronics & Controls were on the job to help U.S. Army Veteran Francis Berman.—
Aaron Flaum,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Kelley, of Downtown Railyard Venture, said the financing plan allows for the public infrastructure needed to support housing, jobs, transit and amenities in the district.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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