as in places
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 slots
There are only so many non-conference slots to go around.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Catch every punch and knockout on big screens while enjoying 24/7 tacos, smash burgers, ice-cold drinks, and slots for nonstop gaming action.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Teams can sign three players to two-way contracts, and Miami has one of those slots available.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
The trio only played one or two support slots before taking to the stage as the main act.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
For 2026, the annual registration cap has already been reached, showing the competition among employers for a limited number of slots.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Few of the permanent employees expected to fill 8,500 slots have been hired, and the bulk of the current workforce is transient – single men on temporary visas or contracts, rotating through for months at a time.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The solution for obtaining that exact light was shooting the driving scenes during the similar glow of the magic hour daily in one-hour time slots.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
While slots are hard to come by, a new batch will be released every Monday at noon.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Catch every punch and knockout on big screens while enjoying 24/7 tacos, smash burgers, ice-cold drinks, and slots for nonstop gaming action.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Teams can sign three players to two-way contracts, and Miami has one of those slots available.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
The trio only played one or two support slots before taking to the stage as the main act.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
For 2026, the annual registration cap has already been reached, showing the competition among employers for a limited number of slots.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Few of the permanent employees expected to fill 8,500 slots have been hired, and the bulk of the current workforce is transient – single men on temporary visas or contracts, rotating through for months at a time.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The solution for obtaining that exact light was shooting the driving scenes during the similar glow of the magic hour daily in one-hour time slots.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
While slots are hard to come by, a new batch will be released every Monday at noon.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slots
Noun
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The bans are mandated in places such as Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and more.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, September 13, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His friends within the industry carved out their own niches in the vintage fashion world, some rising to own brick-and-mortar stores.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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It was built for the education sector and found niches in therapy, autism interventions, and STEM.—
Joe Salas
August 30,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Quince Italian Leather Lug Sole Loafer Their trendy lug sole puts a chunky, modern spin on the classic loafer, while the grooves provide grip and stability, even on wet or uneven surfaces.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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German luggage a popular choice A couple of players, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, traveled with Rimowa suitcases, recognized by the characteristic parallel grooves on the aluminum bags.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Slots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slots. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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