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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Lollapalooza, which began in 1991, notably became the Woodstock for Gen X-ers, Naiman said, a place for community and a diverse set of music.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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These thousands of islands in the South China Sea offer beaches and biodiversity in abundance, a place that U.S. News ranks as the 45th best country in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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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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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But Gauff found her groove and won 12 straight points to tighten it up.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Talk to me about navigating that, the sort of settling into a groove there.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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In 2024, sports tourism generated $114.4 billion in the United States and supported nearly 665,000 jobs, according to a study from Sports ETA—but upcoming major soccer tournaments are expected to boost those numbers for 2025 and 2026.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The unemployment rate is hovering at just over 4%, and employers have added a solid number of jobs each month.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slot. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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