How to Use slice in a Sentence
- She sliced the lemon in half.
- The knife sliced through the cake easily.
- He sliced open his finger while cleaning the fish.
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One cameo that didn’t get sliced?
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Peel the eggs, then slice them in half.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Her foot slices down the side of the ball.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026
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Cut off the ends and slice them open to scoop out the flesh.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
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There is no other way to slice it.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Just play your ball and slice the wind and spin it to win it.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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These tools can dig, shop, cut, slice, or rake the weeds away.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
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Peel and slice the onions in advance.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Dice the stems and thinly slice the leaves.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Halve, then thinly slice the onion.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be surprised if that gets sliced and diced too.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
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It's cooked on the stovetop, then sliced and fried.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
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And that may mean the last piece of salami has been sliced.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
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Pruners with sharp blades will require less force to slice through a branch.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2023
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Cut steak in thirds with the grain, then slice each piece thinly against the grain.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Or, thinly slice them and add them to a salad.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Place slices in a dry skillet over medium heat.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Raw baby turnips can be sliced or diced and used in salads.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Move the bread to a rack and let cool before slicing.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Peel and core the apples, then slice into thin wedges.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Start by slicing one fresh jalapeño into thin rounds.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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On a cutting board, use a chef's knife to slice the head in half through the core.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
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Crevasses slice through the ice like cracks in pavement.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
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On a rimmed baking sheet, scatter sliced white onions.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
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There’s one more tip that will make slicing soft cheese simple.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
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Once the steaks have rested, thinly slice them across the grain.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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The tomatoes and onions were thinly sliced.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
- He hit a slice into the right rough.
- The Fourth of July parade was a real slice of Americana.
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Who doesn't love a slice a pie?
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Place one cheese slice on each egg.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Freeze slices for up to three months.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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Serve slices with even more fresh berries.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Cozy up with a slice of this big-batch dessert.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
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The drink is topped off with three red grape slices.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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No gooey or dried slices of week-old bread here.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Aim for at least 3 grams of fiber per slice.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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The small square slices make for an elite game day snack.
—Torrey Hart, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Top with a second slice of bread.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
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Pat the slices down to about 1/2-inch thick.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Place the apple slices in the pan.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Feel free to scoop instead of slice.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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Remove loaf from pan and slice.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Brush bread slices and pita with oil.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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Top each galette with a tomato slice.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
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One slice skidding to the side of the court.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Be sure those pie slices are ample!
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Dress it up with orange slices on top.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Just skip the bacon slices in the recipe.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Garnish with peach slices and basil sprigs.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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Next, cut it into cubes or slices.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
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There’s no single leaf of basil on a slice.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
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Spread dressing on one side of all bread slices.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
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Pair with lemon slices and tartar sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Looking for a slice, or whole pie, fast?
—The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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For tougher cuts, thinner slices are best.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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Which two-slice toaster is best?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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