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 Those who score a Revuelto SV build slot are getting quite the car, though. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026 Managers must then fill all their roster slots using that budget, with $1 serving as the minimum bid for any player (even kickers, much to Jake Ciely’s chagrin). — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The veteran slot cornerback pulled down both of New England’s interceptions, including one acrobatic toe-tapper near the end zone. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The previous coaching staff and front office erred by leaving themselves in a position where they were felt forced to play Jason Marshall in the slot (unfair to him) when Kader Kohou went down with a knee injury. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slot

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Noun

Death Valley is an extraordinary place, but its heat, distances, and remoteness can be dangerous, regardless of experience.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

The mezzo-soprano was already vastly experienced in singing at sporting events and had carved out a niche for herself as the go-to performer on the big cricketing occasion.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Having an executive coach is pretty standard now, but Barton says there is a growing niche within the CEO coaching world specifically tailored to helping executives prepare for active retirement and build their legacy.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of niche

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Its signature Hémisphère features fine grooves encircling each plate like rings around a planet.

— Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
Happiness Anytime finds Bridges reconnecting with the warmth of his 2015 debut Coming Home while drawing on the adventurous groove of his past collaborations with Khruangbin.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of groove

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Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and has laid off 169 city workers, cut city services and left hundreds of city jobs unfilled because of the budget squeeze.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The court dismissed the case against her manager, who also lost his job.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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