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
Some are seeking better time slots paired with digital extensions that can net them bigger contracts from TV networks desperate to break free from diminishing pay TV revenue.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Six players entered the transfer portal, four returned and four transfers committed, leaving four available slots for next season.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The program relies on mental health providers, treatment slots and housing availability.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
With Isaac and Rhys locked, the three available slots will be in hot competition.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, many homes can support a Level 2 charger with 200-amp service and two open double-pole breaker slots, while 100-amp service may also be sufficient depending on total household load.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Greep is no stranger to working with UK nu jazz, having previously tapped young trio oreglo for support slots and live backing.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
As for the fan festival at Boston City Hall — which city officials announced schedules and details of last week — there are 80 slots for cultural performances still open, officials said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, this move appears motivated by the creation of more slots for teams from the biggest conferences, like the SEC and Big Ten, to participate in the event.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Six players entered the transfer portal, four returned and four transfers committed, leaving four available slots for next season.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The program relies on mental health providers, treatment slots and housing availability.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
With Isaac and Rhys locked, the three available slots will be in hot competition.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, many homes can support a Level 2 charger with 200-amp service and two open double-pole breaker slots, while 100-amp service may also be sufficient depending on total household load.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Greep is no stranger to working with UK nu jazz, having previously tapped young trio oreglo for support slots and live backing.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
As for the fan festival at Boston City Hall — which city officials announced schedules and details of last week — there are 80 slots for cultural performances still open, officials said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, this move appears motivated by the creation of more slots for teams from the biggest conferences, like the SEC and Big Ten, to participate in the event.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slots
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Creator and showrunner Katie Dippold’s fascination with such places began at an early age, growing up in New Jersey, where her family would take trips to the shore.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Many found new niches in grooming, boarding or training.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The report suggested these niches are more likely to go to TV news first over social media for breaking news coverage.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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After months of toiling over the build, the supplier facility produced a version of the product, but on the back of the display, 35 grooves were installed instead of 25.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dry the tracks thoroughly afterward to prevent grime from caking into the grooves.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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State jobs are also known for offering competitive benefits, including access to the nation’s largest public pension system.—
Angela Rodriguez
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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And the workforce only got word of the loss of their jobs an hour before the official announcement.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Slots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slots. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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