slat

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Recent Examples of slat It’s abandoned now and has fallen into disrepair, with broken slats on the wood steps and prickly bushes growing over the front porch. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025 This time of year, they are decorated with ornamental globes, while the surrounding fences of vertical wooden slats are festooned with white Christmas lights. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024 Most of the kits arrive with bed rails, slats, and the necessary hardware to transform your baby’s convertible crib into a toddler bed. Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025 Plus, rain can slip through the slats, keeping them free from water damage. Clint Davis, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
  • The matching leather strap is adjustable, making this bag flexible enough for both crossbody and over-the-shoulder wear.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The straps lock in place and give me that extra assurance that my lunch isn’t going to cause a scene on the subway.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And much like his night guard, mouth tape—a newer innovation aimed at supporting nasal breathing—has been implemented in recent years for similar uses.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • But that was a time when Rob took those riff tapes and went through ’em all.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Reynolds and Duchamp also collaborated in these years, making boxes and bindings together.
    Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Backing, basting, bias and binding were other B words that didn’t make the final cut.
    Sam Corbin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic via knockout and did Trump's signature dance move, pointing to Trump and giving his UFC heavyweight championship belt to Trump to hold.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Learn About The Town’s History With so many years under its belt, brushing up on Wheeling’s history can be a tall order.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Treatment Based on Cause For a small cut, antibiotic ointment and a bandage will be sufficient.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The third time the camera finds him, Quaid still has the cast and neck brace, in addition to new bruises and a bandage around his head.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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