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
Douglas does have competition for that slot role, though.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
When James is at safety, Still can take over in the slot and provide playmaking.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The main expectation within the wrestling community and among WWE fans was that the show would go back to its usual two-hour slot by about June 6th.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Strangely enough, United has hope this season despite their dreadful place in the EPL table — the Europa League final against Tottenham next Wednesday could deliver a Champions League slot next year.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
When James is at safety, Still can take over in the slot and provide playmaking.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The main expectation within the wrestling community and among WWE fans was that the show would go back to its usual two-hour slot by about June 6th.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Strangely enough, United has hope this season despite their dreadful place in the EPL table — the Europa League final against Tottenham next Wednesday could deliver a Champions League slot next year.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slot
Noun
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Shalom Styles, owner of Styles Barber Lounge and one of the building’s tenants said the landlord began playing the song on Thursday over a speaker on Main Street just a few feet from a homeless encampment that’s been in place on the sidewalk for more than a year.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Las Vegas has always been a place for big names and big concepts, but the Strip hasn’t often been a place where food carries this kind of weight.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Getting in front of your audience early and asking about their real pain points is one of the smartest ways to refine your niche and build a brand that truly resonates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Ryan Jeffers praised the veteran’s ability to successfully find a niche in a new clubhouse.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The Golden State Valkyries finally found their groove.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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The item has a surface decorated with transverse grooves.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Veteran faked military awards for government job, feds say.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
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Well that's the idea Roku had, and it's done a terrific job with its Smart 65-Inch Pro Series TV.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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