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
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 May 2025
The high slit allows for the perfect amount of airflow, and the linen fabric blend also has cooling properties that won’t trap heat.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Then, fearing he'd be blamed, Tripp stole a knife from the office of pastry chef Didier Gotthard (Bronson Pinchot) and used it to slit A.B.'s wrists in order to make his death look more like a suicide.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the video circulated by TMZ, Lovato wore a strapless bridal gown with a dramatic thigh slit while the groom was decked out in a black tuxedo.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 May 2025
The high slit allows for the perfect amount of airflow, and the linen fabric blend also has cooling properties that won’t trap heat.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
Rolling the pastry around the carrots and sealing the ends creates the traditional Wellington shape; decorative slits in the dough add visual interest and allow steam to escape while the log cooks.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Then, fearing he'd be blamed, Tripp stole a knife from the office of pastry chef Didier Gotthard (Bronson Pinchot) and used it to slit A.B.'s wrists in order to make his death look more like a suicide.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Despite her complaints, many takes were shot, resulting in her suffering a complex meniscus tear in her left knee, the suit said.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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In other news: In general, Jane came across as firm and composed on her sixth day of testimony, only fighting back tears near the end of the day.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Making sauerkraut begins with slicing cabbage into fine shreds and mixing it with salt.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
11 June 2025
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But Ramos-Arce said the brother tried to pull the machete away, and Ramos-Arce sliced his arm in the process, deputies said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The Blades The incisions are many and have come at every limb and lobe of higher education.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The incisions are also smaller, starting from the back of the jawline before making their way to the corners of the eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The obvious problem is there are not enough things to slash to pay for the irresponsible tax cuts and spending included in the bill.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Some protesters hurled large chunks of broken concrete at officers, slashed tires and defaced buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Noun
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TikTok viewers immediately burst into tears upon seeing the gashes on Carmela.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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There was a giant gash in the cloth convertible roof.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Reinhart strips, dips, rips: Panthers lead, 1-0 As Brad Marchand opened the scoring in Game 5 with a fantastic individual effort, Sam Reinhart did the same for the Panthers in Game 6 with a goal that incorporated Marchand’s payoff move on his second Game 5 goal.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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All-Time Anniversary Twelve years ago, Ray Allen hit The Shot On this date, back in 2013, one of the greatest shots in basketball history ripped through the net.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The final six percent began with a bad omen as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buried a three-point shot with 2:58 on the clock that cut the lead down to one point.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Other options include raising payroll taxes, cutting benefits for future recipients, or a combination of all three.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Verb
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In a completely spontaneous decision, Flom sat down and got one of his ears pierced with a sparkling stud, and Haven’s reaction was priceless.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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She was never seen alive again A handsome stranger with piercing blue eyes asked them for rides.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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