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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
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Each is tuned to absorb a different slice of the solar spectrum.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
To firm up, refrigerate the cakes for about 30 minutes before slicing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Place slices, cut sides up, in prepared muffin cups.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Each is tuned to absorb a different slice of the solar spectrum.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
On his journey, Geralt slices up several soldiers, a giant, ogre-like creature and a ghostly wraith.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
To firm up, refrigerate the cakes for about 30 minutes before slicing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
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The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The hospital helps fund a portion of beds at the John Parvensky Stout Street Recuperative Care Center to provide patients who are too ill or frail to recover in shelters or on the streets with a safe place and the right support to heal.—
Sarah Stella,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pair last year announced a partnership wherein Verizon would invest $100 million in the satellite firm and give it access to a portion of its radio spectrum to enable satellite-to-phone services.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To help keep leaves, whole or chopped, in place during high winds or flooding rains, wet them down with a hose.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The long hair of their youth is now gone, chopped away.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Someone slit his throat and bashed him over the head in Skulls Rainbow Room, which sits in Printers Alley, one of the most popular destinations in Nashville.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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When Rochelle Luna, 18, arrived at the house hours later, Djerf bound, gagged and raped her before stabbing her and slitting her throat, court records said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Why the Cantaloupe Was Recalled The recall resulted from Wholesale Produce Company's routine sampling, which revealed that the cantaloupe may contain Listeria.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The researchers tagged the mystery bird and drew blood for genetic sampling.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The gown flowed to an A-line cut, giving way to the shining silver feather motifs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Detroit already faced spending cuts across all departments by reducing employee hours during the COVID-19 pandemic — as many governments did — and began restoring those cuts once the city’s own tax revenues, including income and online gaming taxes, began rebounding.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Nvidia shares rose about 2% on Wednesday, helping to boost the Nasdaq Composite higher.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Randy, Larry, David, and Floyd have all passed away, and the rest of the Parton clan have faced their share of health battles.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 18 qualified teams were split into pots of three, according to their UEFA coefficient, and were drawn against two teams from each pot, with three matches away and three at home.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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So, all those nine teams splitting the first two on the road won the series … right?—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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