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
With headlining concerts and festival slots fueling a steady rise in recognition and popularity, chilldspot’s stage is expanding further than ever before.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Pediatrics has for years been enduring a workforce shortage—to the point where pediatrics training programs are struggling to fill slots.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Not yet bested today, the most exquisite zombie movie ever created demanded to be seen by more audiences, and using late-night slots at drive-in theaters and rep cinemas as a cheap way to build out its reputation was brilliant.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
In this case, competitive late-night programming means everything aired on broadcast and cable TV, excluding the late-night hosts, during these time slots.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
European fans hoping to watch next summer’s World Cup action from their armchairs or favourite pubs have been warned to expect some very late nights, as the organisers try to juggle demands for player-friendly temperatures with broadcasters’ requests for primetime kick-off slots.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
So, for better or worse, there are still plenty of big names to fill the nomination slots.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Several as-yet-unannounced festival slots are expected later in the year.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The Heat enters media day and training camp with two of its three two-way contract slots filled.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Pediatrics has for years been enduring a workforce shortage—to the point where pediatrics training programs are struggling to fill slots.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Not yet bested today, the most exquisite zombie movie ever created demanded to be seen by more audiences, and using late-night slots at drive-in theaters and rep cinemas as a cheap way to build out its reputation was brilliant.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
In this case, competitive late-night programming means everything aired on broadcast and cable TV, excluding the late-night hosts, during these time slots.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
European fans hoping to watch next summer’s World Cup action from their armchairs or favourite pubs have been warned to expect some very late nights, as the organisers try to juggle demands for player-friendly temperatures with broadcasters’ requests for primetime kick-off slots.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
So, for better or worse, there are still plenty of big names to fill the nomination slots.
—Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Several as-yet-unannounced festival slots are expected later in the year.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The Heat enters media day and training camp with two of its three two-way contract slots filled.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slots
Noun
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage traded places with Toronto’s offence five times.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Shower niches are one of our favorite ways to save precious real estate (and create extra storage) in a tight space.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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This kept adoption largely within enthusiast and enterprise niches, never achieving meaningful consumer reach.—
Satoshi Shiraga,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fall and winter boots often feature grooves on the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice and snow.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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How to get tickets For shoppers like Agresta, whether the needle ever scratches the grooves is beside the point.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The move means crucial jobs data will not be released on schedule, clouding the outlook for the Federal Reserve just weeks ahead of its next meeting.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Slots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slots. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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