Thesaurus results for SLOT

slot

noun

ˈslät

Definition of slot

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 Adebo could see some action against three-receiver sets regardless, depending on what Harbaugh settles with at the slot corner spot. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Graduates will have the choice of going into the US Space Force, but the majority of slots will be allocated to NASA and civilian positions, according to people familiar with the project. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Six tritium tube slots around the bit storage are designed to improve visibility in dark conditions. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 Additionally, Miami has third-year slot receiver Malik Washington as a reliable target and veteran Jalen Tolbert, whom the team signed as a free agent from the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slot

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Big sophomore Charlie Beniot, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, came on in his place and performed admirably.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of place

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The fragrances will launch direct-to-consumer, as well as at niche fragrance retailers Scent Bar, Stéle and The Conservatory NYC.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Isn’t a child’s struggle to feel accepted a genuinely universal one, even as it’s also protected and niche?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of niche

Noun

After the two welcomed their little one, Allen spoke about finding his groove with fatherhood.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
According to the listing, the interior has wood floors, tongue-and-groove knotty pine accents, granite countertops, Lutron lighting controls and two gas fireplaces.

— Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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