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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
Programs targeting infant mortality, youth violence, smoking, maternal and child health, mental health, obesity, lead poisoning and infectious disease tracking have been slashed.
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Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Six people were shot and one other was slashed in four separate incidents on or near Eastern Parkway within a two-hour span as the crowds were dispersing after the parade, the New York Police Department (NYPD) told media.
—Robert Birsel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Now corporate America has retreated from DEI and slashed thousands of jobs.
—September 2, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
To celebrate the new season, Wayfair just slashed prices on thousands of home goods that’ll bring all of the cozy, autumnal vibes into your space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Fresh off a triple discount offer that slashed the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is now bundling a free laptop with every purchase of the foldable phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Long in the making, even before Javier Milei’s government in Argentina slashed film incentives, geographic and sectorial diversification represents a turning point for Rei Pictures, aligning with a broader shift in the entertainment landscape across Latin America.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
In February, Autodesk slashed 9% of its workforce, and two months later the company settled with Starboard, adding two newcomers to its board.
—Ari Levy,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Her body was in her Perugia apartment bedroom, partially clothed and covered by a duvet, and her throat had been brutally slashed, per John Follain's 2011 book Death in Perugia.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Six people were shot and one other was slashed in four separate incidents on or near Eastern Parkway within a two-hour span as the crowds were dispersing after the parade, the New York Police Department (NYPD) told media.
—Robert Birsel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Now corporate America has retreated from DEI and slashed thousands of jobs.
—September 2, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
To celebrate the new season, Wayfair just slashed prices on thousands of home goods that’ll bring all of the cozy, autumnal vibes into your space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Fresh off a triple discount offer that slashed the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is now bundling a free laptop with every purchase of the foldable phone.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Long in the making, even before Javier Milei’s government in Argentina slashed film incentives, geographic and sectorial diversification represents a turning point for Rei Pictures, aligning with a broader shift in the entertainment landscape across Latin America.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
In February, Autodesk slashed 9% of its workforce, and two months later the company settled with Starboard, adding two newcomers to its board.
—Ari Levy,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Her body was in her Perugia apartment bedroom, partially clothed and covered by a duvet, and her throat had been brutally slashed, per John Follain's 2011 book Death in Perugia.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slashed
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Watch as potatoes are washed, sliced, cooked in small batches, and seasoned.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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None of those fighters are HOF material, but the way Lomachenko sliced them up (getting Walters, Rigondeaux, Miguel Marriaga and Jason Sosa to quit in back-to-back-to-back-to-back fights) was so impressive.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The actress whipped out some ballerina dance moves to ensure each pair was still comfortable enough for any and all activities.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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This mordant delight — about two young men who befriend one another in a support group for people who’ve lost a twin — whipped the Eccles theater into a frenzy with its cuttingly dark laughs and unexpected plot twists.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Eastern Washington’s first drive ended when defensive back Jaden Mickey ripped the ball out of a receiver’s hands for a fumble recovery.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The zany battle reached a dramatic conclusion when Thing ripped Isaac’s mechanical heart from his chest, ending his life… again.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Initially lined up outside, Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones quickly cut inside to beat the right tackle.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the northeast of the fire, by Sugar Pine Mountain, crews worked in steep, inaccessible terrain to bring containment lines into the natural rock bluff, trying to cut the fire off south of the Wishon Reservoir for the protection of the critical hydroelectric infrastructure.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Horne's announcement came just over two weeks after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in a classroom in west Phoenix's Maryvale High School.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The son and daughter of one of the victims said their father was stabbed several times after someone broke into his home.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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These two hurricanes come after Hurricane Erin lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks with rough waves and coastal flooding last month.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some liberal commentators, however, have lashed out in response to the shooting, saying calls for prayer are tone deaf responses given the victims were inside a church.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Osaka said her fighting victory over Liudmila Samsonova in Montreal flicked a switch that lit the spark.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sporting took the lead early thanks to Joveljic’s 15th goal of the 2025 season, a header flicked in at the near post.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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During the stream, Kardashian tagged along for Cenat's noodle game — basically, a challenge where the influencer and his friends take turns hitting each other on the head with pool noodles while participants wear helmets and don't know which of their peers slapped them from behind.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The tariffs affected by Friday’s ruling were implemented by Trump this year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and slapped duties as high as 50% on imports from some countries.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Slashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slashed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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