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Recent Examples of slat
All parts were clearly labeled upon arrival, and protective tape ensured the slats weren’t scratched or dinged.
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Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
Bristling body armor includes slats in the front wheel arches to relieve air pressure from rotating wheels.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
All Boeing 787-8 aircraft, like Air India Flight 171, automatically extend their slats when the flaps are activated by pilots.
—Mika Gröndahl, New York Times, 28 June 2025
The yacht is also equipped with a retractable cockpit cover system comprising a collection of sliding slats that open to expand the shaded area.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
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Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
Bristling body armor includes slats in the front wheel arches to relieve air pressure from rotating wheels.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
All Boeing 787-8 aircraft, like Air India Flight 171, automatically extend their slats when the flaps are activated by pilots.
—Mika Gröndahl, New York Times, 28 June 2025
The yacht is also equipped with a retractable cockpit cover system comprising a collection of sliding slats that open to expand the shaded area.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
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The sandals have a sturdy thong-style strap, a soft rubber footbed, and a non-slip sole.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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With adjustable straps, a lightweight cork sole, and a soft leather upper, these sandals are the perfect comfortable choice for any trip.—
Lola Méndez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In early 1951 and 1952, Guthrie recorded these songs himself using one microphone on a reel-to-reel tape machine at his family’s two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, New York.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
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The packaging — centered around a collage-style tape motif — was intentionally designed to evoke the DIY aesthetic of teen bedrooms and skateboard decks.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The show illuminates the period of Kahlo’s rise as an international artist and her chance meeting with Reynolds, a lesser known, but highly compelling artist and maker of innovative, one-of-a-kind book bindings.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Image The restorers also used mirrors, magnets, prisms and other tools to take hundreds of photographs of parts of the manuscript that were hidden under folds or stitched into the binding.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The elastic waistband is decorated with a button and belt loops for a more snug fit if needed, and the 2.5-inch inseam is just the right length for everyday wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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With a full offseason under its belt, the group can go back to the drawing board and find new ways to aid Morgan and Tilis in their mission to build the best football product possible.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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If your open wounds and cuts could come in contact with salt water, brackish water or raw or undercooked seafood, cover them with a waterproof bandage.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Don’t swim with an open wound – or at least make sure it’s completely covered with a waterproof bandage to protect both you and others.—
Lisa Cuchara,
The Conversation,
23 July 2025
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“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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