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as in sample
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
the novel's multitudinous array of characters constitute a veritable slice of humanity
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
there's a pile of money to be made on this land deal, and everybody's trying to get their slice
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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the shard of glass sliced my hand, and I started bleeding profusely
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Recent Examples of slice
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The words on the sign are set against a giant waffle that includes a slice of butter.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Peel and slice enough peaches into eighths to fill 2 cups.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Shoppers passing by got slices of cake.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The words on the sign are set against a giant waffle that includes a slice of butter.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Verb
The same pillowy, pull-apart dough gets spread with garlic-herb butter and layered with mozzarella, sharp white cheddar, and Parmesan before being rolled, sliced, and baked until golden.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Peel and slice enough peaches into eighths to fill 2 cups.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
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Adam Staley, who hits his local store at least four days a week for samples and deals, talks about Costco as an addiction – albeit one that is good for his family’s health and their budget.
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The first samples for the project were taken last Friday, the second day of the fire.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Newton isn't the only analyst seeing potential for a rebound in the shares.
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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These cubes are designed to reduce the time needed for chopping and measuring.
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Fisher chopped on to his leg stump on 0 and Tongue edged to first slip on 0, too.
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Before police took him into custody, Tran slit his wrists, cut his neck and poked the blade into his stomach, but all of the wounds were superficial.
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.
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Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
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Its equipment supports several research activities during a single voyage, including biological sampling, bathymetric surveys, sediment collection, and polymetallic nodule studies.
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The union behind the initiative — the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West — says the measure is critical for stemming the budgetary bleeding from recent federal cuts to healthcare.
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Opponents argue agencies could avoid some of the service cuts officials have warned about by pausing capital improvement projects, including extensions.
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In another part of Queens, the Creedmoor psychiatric campus will see 2,000 new housing units on about 50 acres.
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Matthews is part of an outfield that is producing almost nothing offensively.
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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