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as in sliced
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed
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as in whipped
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 slashed
Carmakers like Volkswagen warned of possible production risks, while Honda slashed its annual profit forecast after halting production at several plants.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The administration also slashed funding for climate science research at agencies like NOAA, NASA, and even USDA.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The central bank has slashed interest rates a quarter of a percentage point at each of its last two meetings.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
The administration has slashed funding for federal and university research and severely restricted visas for foreign scientists and technologists.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Major airlines have announced further cancellations to hundreds of flights scheduled through the weekend after more than 1,000 were slashed on Friday.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The airline slashed about 120 flights across 34 airports on Friday, Southwest released in a statement to USA TODAY.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Global climate policies and rapid advancements in clean energy technology and energy efficiency have slashed that forecast.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The administration also slashed funding for climate science research at agencies like NOAA, NASA, and even USDA.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The central bank has slashed interest rates a quarter of a percentage point at each of its last two meetings.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
The administration has slashed funding for federal and university research and severely restricted visas for foreign scientists and technologists.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Major airlines have announced further cancellations to hundreds of flights scheduled through the weekend after more than 1,000 were slashed on Friday.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The airline slashed about 120 flights across 34 airports on Friday, Southwest released in a statement to USA TODAY.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Global climate policies and rapid advancements in clean energy technology and energy efficiency have slashed that forecast.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slashed
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The pizza features new deli-style pepperoni, a three-cheese blend, and signature Italian seasoning, sliced into eight extra-extra-large pieces and delivered in the restaurant's largest box yet.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hase stumbled forward, sliced the ball with her left foot and closed her eyes.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cherry already has a soft spot for Biancani, never mind the grueling conditioning, including countless hours of running that whipped the Hornets into shape.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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As a result of that low demand and a massive decline in sales, producers in the Golden State have ripped out nearly 40,000 acres of vines over the past year, according to a new report from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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An emergency order by the FAA on Thursday said airlines have to cut traffic by 4%, resulting in about 800 flight cancellations for Friday that increased to over 1,000 throughout the day, according to FlightAware.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Southwest Airlines cut about 120 flights Friday.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Investigators found the bodies nearby — Davis and Shelton had been shot, Friedt had been stabbed with a hunting knife whose blade broke off in her chest, and Flemmons died from asphyxiation after suffering blunt-force injuries, per A&E, citing Julie Young’s book The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Picking sweet Julie mangoes from the big tree in the front yard of my childhood home; going to the beach where my late brother tried (and failed) to teach me to swim; visiting relatives during the summer in the very areas that were now being lashed by rain and wind.—
Grace White,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Instead of slamming it home, Antetokounmpo soared over the defenders to make an improbable catch, landed and flicked an on-target pass to Rollins for a corner 3 before falling out of bounds to give Milwaukee a 14-point lead.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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After initially suspecting a bullet or debris flicked up by a truck, the police ruled out both.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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After Zelina Vega slapped Rhodes, Aldis booked a non-title match between Rhodes and Black for the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The elder Ciattarelli slapped his forward with his right hand as his son, dressed in camouflage fatigues, approached for a hug.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Slashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slashed. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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