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
Even with the expansion, the state funds enough slots to subsidize only about 18% of eligible children.
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Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Factoring the maximum of three two-way contract slots into account when they are officially filled, that pushes the Hornets up to 19, leaving just two more spots that can be utilized in the offseason and heading into training camp.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Well before the start of the World Cup, Italy national team head coach Gennaro Gattuso generated controversy with his complaint about Africa having more qualifying slots for the World Cup.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
As for the rest of the 2026 index, the top slots were dominated by nations in Europe.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
With Goldin now on track to return to the Heat on a two-way deal, Miami will have two of its three two-way contract slots filled.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Richard Lui has for many years been on standby as an anchor during these time slots.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Some time slots have already sold out.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The new Aurora Hollywood Casino has more than 1,000 slots and 50 gaming tables.
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Cbs Chicago Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Factoring the maximum of three two-way contract slots into account when they are officially filled, that pushes the Hornets up to 19, leaving just two more spots that can be utilized in the offseason and heading into training camp.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Well before the start of the World Cup, Italy national team head coach Gennaro Gattuso generated controversy with his complaint about Africa having more qualifying slots for the World Cup.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
As for the rest of the 2026 index, the top slots were dominated by nations in Europe.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
With Goldin now on track to return to the Heat on a two-way deal, Miami will have two of its three two-way contract slots filled.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Richard Lui has for many years been on standby as an anchor during these time slots.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Some time slots have already sold out.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The new Aurora Hollywood Casino has more than 1,000 slots and 50 gaming tables.
—
Cbs Chicago Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slots
Noun
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
Noun
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Seeking to appeal to the whole of a now fractured market in Spain, as elsewhere, with multiple niches, Prime Video Spain also buys series for Spain.
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Its Aroma Italia program covers classic Italian cuisine and cooking techniques, while specialized programs focus on niches like bread, pizza, pastries or sauces.
Noun
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Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
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Countless individual tread blocks, divided by wide grooves, wriggled around instead of digging in.
Noun
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs last month, about half of what economists had expected.
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“Slots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slots. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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