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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
Lukas Weese, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
Back in June, the Trump administration overhauled a $42.5 billion federal fund for high-speed internet, opening the door for satellite providers, such as SpaceX’s Starlink, to potentially receive a larger slice of the pie.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Under the new maps, Texas' congressional districts in the Houston, Austin and Dallas metro areas would be sliced up, along with a handful in southern Texas, creating five additional districts that would have heavily favored Trump in last year's presidential race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
On set point, Shelton brought Khachanov to the net with a slice.
—Lukas Weese, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
Back in June, the Trump administration overhauled a $42.5 billion federal fund for high-speed internet, opening the door for satellite providers, such as SpaceX’s Starlink, to potentially receive a larger slice of the pie.
—PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
This might mean portioning out grapes or berries, slicing carrots and bell pepper sticks, and cubing up some cheddar cheese.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Under the new maps, Texas' congressional districts in the Houston, Austin and Dallas metro areas would be sliced up, along with a handful in southern Texas, creating five additional districts that would have heavily favored Trump in last year's presidential race.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
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Sanders is self-funding the production of her initial samples and prototypes, but hopes to raise at least $2 million and have her 10-piece collection ready for launch in 2026.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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The pocket-sized biosensor quickly and accurately detects breast cancer by measuring biomarkers in saliva samples.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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The blank portions are designed to ensure officers read through the drafts to correct potential errors or add missing information.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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The River Park hopes to break ground by the end of the year on the Osuna segment at the east end of the Surf Park—the new one-mile trail portion will include a 150-foot-long steel truss bridge across the San Dieguito River.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mix it with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of honey for a cottage cheese parfait. 14.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tip: To make tomato simple syrup, roughly chop 1/2 large heirloom tomato, and add to a saucepan along with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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One of the attackers then proceeded to slit Forde’s throat using a 12-inch dagger as two other assailants stabbed him in the stomach in front of onlookers.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Before he was detained, police say, Cooksey threatened to slit an officer's throat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2025
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Here’s a sampling of places within several miles of Saint John’s Resort and The Cardinal golf course.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Researchers believe that this work will inspire further re-analysis of legacy materials, especially those held in museum collections where sampling is limited and earlier tests proved inconclusive.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
10 Aug. 2025
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Officials have cited cuts to federal research funding, along with changing policies on student loans and international students.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The letter placed at his door Friday admonished him for that vote and called on him to vote against cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and public education when Congress returns to Washington, D.C., in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The bachelorette party was going to take place on a cruise, and the bride needed Stevens to pay her share immediately after inviting her.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The two officially split in July, ending a six-year engagement and nine-year partnership.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The two battling for the spot will now be splitting time in the Tigers’ season opener in Columbia when FCS Central Arkansas comes to town on Thursday, August 28.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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