slots

plural of slot
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 Beyond spectrum, the same scarcity governs orbital slots, which are handed out first-come, first-served, so the biggest constellations race to file before rivals can. Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 Thanks to shows like The Pitt and Hacks, which collected the most (25) and second-most (24) noms, HBO garnered 122 total slots, eleven more than second-place Netflix, which some thought might take the 2026 crown. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 The Heat currently has two of its three two-way contract slots open. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Nobody Wants This and the case of too many Series nomination slots. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Those interested can fill out this form to be notified when time slots become available. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 That means all three two-way slots are filled, with PJ Hall holding the other, and the roster sits at 20 — one below the offseason maximum. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Carney said Germany and Norway, the two countries that jointly designed the submarines, will free up production slots to speed deliveries, allowing Canada to receive four submarines by 2034 — two years earlier than TKMS had publicly projected. ABC News, 6 July 2026 Bonus elements from mail slots to charging stations can keep your mudroom living extra functional. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
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Noun
  • Traffic lights were out in some places, such as North Graham Street and University City Boulevard in Charlotte.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • Local breakfast places like Seeds and Linnaea’s Cafe are popular with both locals and out-of-towners.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • In a media landscape where algorithms reward niches, the artists who break through at scale are often the ones who give their audiences something to discover over and over again.
    Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Shower niches are stylish enough to compliment any bathroom.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.
    Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The outsole is made of abrasion-resistant, flexible and recyclable rubber and sports hybrid nubs, grooves and sawtooth traction patterns.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Achieving growth relies on businesses of all sizes expanding where there’s confidence and capacity, leading to more jobs and a broader tax base.
    Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Despite the availability of commuter buses and Metrolink rail services, many still drive to jobs in Los Angeles and surrounding communities because of differing work schedules and the need to travel to places not close to public transit stops.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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“Slots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slots. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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