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
After some time the board has more empty slots than pieces.
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Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
The casino floor features nearly 4,000 slots, more than 80 table games, and an entertainment venue.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images To free up additional vessel slots for LNG, the canal is also in the process of an ambitious pipeline project, creating what is being called the Interoceanic Energy Corridor.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s been underscored, recently, by political candidates vying for open slots on the WGA West’s board.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Don’t put non-food items like food wraps—foil, plastic wrap, parchment paper, or wax paper—inside the toaster’s slots.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Mexico also cut some of the slots available at Benito Juarez to allow for construction at the airport that Duffy says still hasn’t happened.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Lower Inspiration Point, which has 924 slots, is where people can park for three hours for free.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
There are only so many non-conference slots to go around.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
The casino floor features nearly 4,000 slots, more than 80 table games, and an entertainment venue.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images To free up additional vessel slots for LNG, the canal is also in the process of an ambitious pipeline project, creating what is being called the Interoceanic Energy Corridor.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
That’s been underscored, recently, by political candidates vying for open slots on the WGA West’s board.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Don’t put non-food items like food wraps—foil, plastic wrap, parchment paper, or wax paper—inside the toaster’s slots.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Mexico also cut some of the slots available at Benito Juarez to allow for construction at the airport that Duffy says still hasn’t happened.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Lower Inspiration Point, which has 924 slots, is where people can park for three hours for free.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
There are only so many non-conference slots to go around.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 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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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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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
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
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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 21 Sep. 2025.
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