as in to slice
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass
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Recent Examples of slit
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Female cicadas cut slits along the thin twigs at the ends of branches to lay their eggs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Verb
Moments later, Gavalas slit his wrists, the complaint said.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Many of the players broke down in tears after the final whistle in front of a dozen cheering fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Kody Clemens is on a tear this year.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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There is no other way to slice it.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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As lasers sliced through smoke billowing from the stage, frontman Tyrone Lindqvist's silky falsetto floated over a sea of festivalgoers stretching far, far, far beyond the soundboard.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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These systems are widely considered a potential future alternative to some forms of minimally invasive surgery, possibly enabling procedures in hard-to-reach locations without large incisions or bulky surgical instruments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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The minimally invasive technique uses small needle punctures instead of larger surgical incisions, which can help reduce pain and speed up recovery for patients.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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On his left, slashing toward the box, was Messi and Martinez found him beautifully.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The moves are part of the effort by the team of new BBC director general Matt Brittin, a former Google top executive, to slash costs across operations and functions.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Noun
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According to court documents, Hoopes threw a rock that hit an officer in the head and opened a gash over his eye during a protest last June.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Brutto, who testified that Pino had a head gash, then asked him to remain seated because of his injury, the footage shows.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Video posted to social media showed the plane on its side and smashed into a highway barrier as the tail was ripped from the fuselage.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps the police ripped it from me that time on Merrion Square.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The moment came in the 73rd minute with a goal from Mauricio to cut the US advantage to 3-1.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Simpson robbed Adell of a homer in the eighth to keep the Rays within two, and Aranda cut it to 4-3 with a two-out single off Farris before Zeferjahn finished.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The close-up picture, which showcased Meeks' piercing blue eyes, endeared him to many despite his criminal past.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Players like Charlie Sifford (first Black player to earn a PGA Tour card), Lee Elder (first Black player in the Masters) and Calvin Peete (12 wins on the PGA Tour) are on the short list of African-Americans who pierced golf's racial barrier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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