1
as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed
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2
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
wildly slashing the ground with his club and never once hitting the golf ball he was aiming at
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Recent Examples of slash
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
In the first half of the year, Tesla suffered from falling revenue as anti-Musk protesters picketed Tesla showrooms to denounce his role in slashing foreign aid and other government spending.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Its body oil slash shimmering sunscreen is resistant to water, fights off environmental aggressors that might irritate the skin, and, most importantly, benefits from Sol de Janeiro’s sumptuous Cheirosa 87 scent.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Verb
With efficiency doubled, size slashed, and complexity reduced, this palm-sized laser may reshape how ultrafast optical tools move from the lab into the real world.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
In the first half of the year, Tesla suffered from falling revenue as anti-Musk protesters picketed Tesla showrooms to denounce his role in slashing foreign aid and other government spending.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Also in the residence was a 28-year-old woman, who had slash wounds to her wrists, the spokesperson said.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Its body oil slash shimmering sunscreen is resistant to water, fights off environmental aggressors that might irritate the skin, and, most importantly, benefits from Sol de Janeiro’s sumptuous Cheirosa 87 scent.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slash
Verb
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If the experimenter reads the information about which slit the photon passed through, there will never be an interference pattern.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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Police say when an officer tried to detain him, Cooksey threatened to slit the officer's throat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Still seething after a sloppy 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions, Johnson wasn’t hiding his dissatisfaction with a defeat that seemed to diminish his team’s momentum.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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From his seat, Wyle could be seen raising his hand to his face, wiping tears from his eyes.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Grate it for a slaw, or add it thinly sliced to salads for a refreshing crunch.—
Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There were some frightening moments early Monday for a Miramar man after police say he was pistol whipped during a home invasion and his French bulldog was stolen.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is ripped from the news, our dark timeline.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Carolina cut the lead 17-14 at halftime after a 1-yard touchdown run by Hubbard and a 16-yard scramble by Young, the second-longest TD run of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The suspect poured gasoline on the girls as well as both officers, flicked a lighter and set the room ablaze.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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This means that every once in a while, if the wind gusts just right (or wrong), your breath may still get flicked up onto your glasses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Slash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slash. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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