slots

noun

plural of slot
as in places
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 slots This year’s marquee slots tilt toward mainstream entertainment, a contrast with the arthouse programming Tokyo is better known for. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 Musical guest Blossoms are given two slots across the show and are seemingly completely relaxed on stage. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026 Each $98 pair has four magnetic slots and seven charms included. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Art Basel Paris, which opened on Tuesday for its Avant-Première (super VIP) day, and on Wednesday, for the full VIP preview, canceled its Saturday and Sunday slots, now finishing at the end of the day on Friday. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will host most of the screenings, with additional slots at AMC Palace 9 and the Texas Ballet Theater. — Brayden Garcia october 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 TopDesign Puffer Tote Bag The TopDesign machine-washable bag has nine pockets, including a padded laptop sleeve, quick-access slots, and a matching makeup pouch. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026 Two small slots on each of those sides are there to hold available tritium vials so that the Apex V2 glows, making it (and the release buttons) easier to find in the dark. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 The brand’s signature intrecciato weave is instantly recognizable without being overly flashy; plus, the wallet is functional, too, with a slim silhouette, two bill compartments, and eight card slots. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slots
  1. places
  2. niches
  3. grooves
  4. jobs
Noun
  • Two years ago, the judges ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • However, certain niches see much steeper discounts than others.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • More bespoke programing tied to specific audience niches could be in store, depending on talks between the company and the NFL.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of niches
Noun
  • The smoothness of Knock Knock echoes through the rolling mid-tempo grooves of Stiltz’s unshowy arrangements, featuring drifting pedal steel from Theo Stocks and tasteful embellishments from Ana Roxanne on piano and vocals.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But one of the most striking features of Libertad is that even its most intense tracks feature catchy melodies and irresistible grooves.
    — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of grooves
Noun
  • The Commission’s sovereignty framework considers the extent to which investment, jobs and value creation remain within the EU and European Economic Area.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But even for those of us who still have jobs, something corrosive is happening.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of jobs

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“Slots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slots. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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