Thesaurus results for SLOT

slot

noun

ˈslät

Definition of slot

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 Wands are also the most travel-friendly format and slot easily into short routines. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Local acts including Shannon Noll and Jon Stevens have offered themselves up for the slot. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 As a natural slot receiver, the 5-11 Coleman has taken pride in learning how to play on the outside. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 The company is currently taking enquiries for bespoke builds and asking interested customers to register for a build slot. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slot

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Thanks to its waves of immigration, there are lots of excellent Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants, but there are also plenty of wonderful Brazilian places.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of place

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More bespoke programing tied to specific audience niches could be in store, depending on talks between the company and the NFL.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Newcomer Amy Ma decided to check out the club after Instagram recommended it, perhaps based on her interest in other niche activities.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of niche

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Her first job as CEO in 2014 was to remake the century-old company’s corporate culture and regain customers’ trust following a tragic, reputation-wrecking ignition-switch crisis.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
But when Angus shows up at Johnny’s job and makes fun of him in front of all his corporate-jerk friends, Johnny stands up for himself via a right hook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

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