1
as in sliced
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed
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2
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
The media and entertainment conglomerate's stock notched gains as Paramount Global slashed its workforce more than 3% this summer and made other moves to restructure its struggling broadcast business.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
If 2024 is any indication, coveted clothing and accessories from TikTok-popular brands will be majorly slashed in price (sometimes by as much as over 50 percent off).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Stacy's torso was nearly cut in half, her throat was cut to her windpipe and her wrist was slashed to the bone.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
The application window was slashed from the usual month-long period to just nine days, buried during a national crisis when many filmmakers were literally unable to access government offices due to civil unrest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
While the investment is certainly worth the payoff, getting your hands on anything Le Creuset isn’t always easy, but right now, Amazon just slashed prices on some of the brand’s most beloved pieces for up to 56 percent off.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Some 34 percent of 6,429 active listings have had their original asking price slashed by sellers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Target slashed prices on fan-favorite floor cleaners from top brands like Shark, Bissell, and Dirt Devil.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The president also is working to rebrand his signature new law, which delivered a slew of tax cuts and slashed programs such as Medicaid, and promote an aggressive tariff program that many voters view with skepticism.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
If 2024 is any indication, coveted clothing and accessories from TikTok-popular brands will be majorly slashed in price (sometimes by as much as over 50 percent off).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Stacy's torso was nearly cut in half, her throat was cut to her windpipe and her wrist was slashed to the bone.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
The application window was slashed from the usual month-long period to just nine days, buried during a national crisis when many filmmakers were literally unable to access government offices due to civil unrest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
While the investment is certainly worth the payoff, getting your hands on anything Le Creuset isn’t always easy, but right now, Amazon just slashed prices on some of the brand’s most beloved pieces for up to 56 percent off.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Some 34 percent of 6,429 active listings have had their original asking price slashed by sellers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Target slashed prices on fan-favorite floor cleaners from top brands like Shark, Bissell, and Dirt Devil.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The president also is working to rebrand his signature new law, which delivered a slew of tax cuts and slashed programs such as Medicaid, and promote an aggressive tariff program that many voters view with skepticism.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slashed
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Rather than simply folding them in whole or sliced in half, Kardea recommends roasting red grapes.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sogard sliced a base hit to center and took advantage of Judge’s arm, speeding to second on what should have been a single.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hakeem actually whipped his members to shut the government down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Folding whipped topping gently into the pudding mixture keeps the filling fluffy and mousse-like.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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In the fourth quarter, Seguin’s defense forced another turnover when Micah Bolden ripped the ball away from a Wolves player and returned it to midfield.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its approach to comedy is ripped straight from the world of musical cast parties and improv shows, with every performer doing their best to turn every line into a GIF-able burst of wholesome self-deprecation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vance said one portion of Democrats are making unreasonable demands to restore more than $1 trillion over the next decade in healthcare spending that was cut earlier this year.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Training, professional development, and the Safe Cities Partnership are among the areas cut.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed in an incident in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and he was later arrested on Saturday evening for his role in the incident.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been hospitalized after he was reportedly stabbed on Friday night in Indianapolis.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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Conservatives on social media immediately lashed out at the news.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some Bethpage fans lashed out in a way that added to the embarrassment of the day.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Replays suggested that Woltemade had flicked the ball in.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The old reservoir flicked at the edge of my consciousness—like hearing your parents fighting but not grasping the stakes.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a video posted just days before the competition started, Richter gets his butt slapped by his mentor.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The investigation, which includes an anti-dumping probe, comes just days after Mexican authorities slapped duties on an array of Chinese imports from textiles to steel and automotive parts.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Slashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slashed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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