as in place
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 slot
Here's a breakdown of the 10 best remaining fits for Denver at their late-second-round slot Friday.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Small was the first man up when slot receiver Joseph Manjack dealt with injuries last season and will have an intense battle with Everhart in fall camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The federal government owns slots, which would be preserved to make Spirit more attractive for a future owner, one of the sources said.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The president is offered a 15-minute speaking slot at the WHCD.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Small was the first man up when slot receiver Joseph Manjack dealt with injuries last season and will have an intense battle with Everhart in fall camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The federal government owns slots, which would be preserved to make Spirit more attractive for a future owner, one of the sources said.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The president is offered a 15-minute speaking slot at the WHCD.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slot
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Only 26 points separated Flagg and Knueppel in a balloting where 100 reporters and broadcasters who cover the league ranked their top three rookies, with five points going to first place, three to second and one to third.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our Consider This event takes place on Thursday, May 7 on the Universal lot, with a reception to follow at the Peacock Grill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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Over a yearslong process, Apple went from having a single one-size-fits-all iPad to offering a different model for just about every conceivable niche.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its song structures are mostly conventional and confessional, melodies that wear an easy groove in your ear.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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As for less-invasive bedroom ceiling upgrade options, Cunningham recommends faux beams, tongue-and-groove ceilings, limewash paint, or simple medallions around light fixtures.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was brought in as competition with Milton for the backup job.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When people are priced out of their neighborhoods, they are pushed farther away from their jobs, schools and support systems.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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