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Recent Examples of slat
There are 12 metal slats in the base that create extra support and eliminate the need for a box spring.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Bamboo bath mats that have slats or vents will be harder to clean, as those hard-to-reach places can harbor mold and bacteria.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Since the slats are part of the frame, a box spring is not necessary.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Since the daybed has slats included, a box spring isn’t required for either space.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Bamboo bath mats that have slats or vents will be harder to clean, as those hard-to-reach places can harbor mold and bacteria.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Since the slats are part of the frame, a box spring is not necessary.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Since the daybed has slats included, a box spring isn’t required for either space.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
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The convertible strap can be worn around the heel for a secure fit or flipped forward for an easy slide-on style.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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These little items have solved surprisingly common problems for her clients, like a broken strap, a small tear in clothing, or even a coffee spill mid-flight.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But that coverage bust is on tape now, and other teams will try to exploit that look again.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Only after several reporters began observing the site and taking photographs did officers arrive to tape off the area with crime scene tape.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other smart features include a scuba-style hood, zippered hand pockets, elastic binding at the cuffs, and a hem drawcord for a customized fit.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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This binding depletes lithium available for nearby cells, including important scavengers known as microglia.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The driver seat dives well below the belt line offering a sporty position, and overall visibility is great.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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After being stuck on a boss, eternally forced to run back and replay swaths of danger for just another slim shot at winning, overcoming most challenges feels less like triumph and more like someone’s mercifully loosened the belt around your neck.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the 2010s reigned as the favorite fashion era as searches for Hervé Léger bandage dresses rose 106 percent.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Daily Mail reported on footage of Biden leaving a church in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in which the bandage is visible.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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