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
Hot 100, dated May 14, becoming one of the three songs by the band taking up the top three slots on this week’s chart.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Back in February 2024, Rhode launched the Lip Case, a $38 silicone iPhone case with a slot on the back to hold the brand's famous Peptide Lip products, including the tubular tint and treatment.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 May 2025
Not looking to mess with what worked so well, ABC is keeping High Potential in the same time slot, Tuesday 10 PM, with the same lead-in, Dancing with the Stars, next fall.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The glossy surface goes nicely with the chrome accents (engine casings, exhaust pipes, and headlamp nacelle) and silver slot wheels.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Back in February 2024, Rhode launched the Lip Case, a $38 silicone iPhone case with a slot on the back to hold the brand's famous Peptide Lip products, including the tubular tint and treatment.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 May 2025
Not looking to mess with what worked so well, ABC is keeping High Potential in the same time slot, Tuesday 10 PM, with the same lead-in, Dancing with the Stars, next fall.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The glossy surface goes nicely with the chrome accents (engine casings, exhaust pipes, and headlamp nacelle) and silver slot wheels.
—New Atlas, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slot
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Las Vegas has always been a place for big names and big concepts, but the Strip hasn’t often been a place where food carries this kind of weight.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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When updating furniture and decor in your home, shoppers and editors agree that Kelly Clarkson’s home collection at Wayfair is an ideal place to start.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The fact that the bottle is still sealed—and may contain over 100-year-old product—could significantly increase its value, particularly among niche collectors.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Those wanting to experiment with the potential for business transformation are likely to want to look at building their own agents to fit niche use cases.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Versatile offense finds its groove The Cardinals have scored 44 runs in eight games, which is encouraging enough.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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But where Vida Caña has really found its creative groove is in its Single Barrel Finishing Series, a program that started more or less by accident.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the life lessons the Thunderbirds have learned from their work that can apply to any job or life stage.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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One incentive to keep trying is the success of Naïma (Samia Hilmi), who is preparing to move with her child into their own flat and is on track to secure a job as a railway ticket inspector.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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