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as in slicing
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed
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as in whipping
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 slashing
This dynamic alone has served as something of a churn-buster for NESN, as does its heavy investment in shoulder programming (a strategy that flies in the face of the standard RSN budget-slashing).
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Indeed, OpenAI is mulling slashing prices, the Journal reported, while some customers are only using highly capable models for complex tasks, relying on cheaper open-source ones for most functions, saving up to 95% on outlays.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
During his tumultuous tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficience—or DOGE—in 2025, Musk pledged to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget by slashing jobs and cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
In a bid to compete with rival Anthropic, OpenAI is considering slashing its prices on AI tools as both companies expect to go public later this year.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Indeed, OpenAI is mulling slashing prices, the Journal reported, while some customers are only using highly capable models for complex tasks, relying on cheaper open-source ones for most functions, saving up to 95% on outlays.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
During his tumultuous tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficience—or DOGE—in 2025, Musk pledged to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget by slashing jobs and cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
In a bid to compete with rival Anthropic, OpenAI is considering slashing its prices on AI tools as both companies expect to go public later this year.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slashing
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An autopsy report indicated that the suspect allegedly dismembered Joksimovic using a jigsaw and garden shears, before slicing up the remains and dissolving them in a blender, 20min and radio FM1 Today reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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The set includes three cutting boards in small, medium, and large sizes—with reversible sides—that can be used for prepping ingredients, slicing meat, or serving a charcuterie spread.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Throughout the record, the image of Petras’ life in freefall recurs, giving the record a sense of hair-whipping freedom and heart-stopping urgency.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The wind whipping at your hair?—
Parents,
Parents,
26 May 2026
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The prosecutor said Tran tried to take his own life by slitting a wrist, cutting his neck and poking a blade into his stomach.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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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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Officials found three passengers in the cabin and their suspect hiding in the lavatory, Bali immigration authorities said in a statement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The platforms that win will be the ones enabling accountable data access and transparent decision-making, not those hiding behind complexity.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Videos circulating online show jubilant Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lights, attempting to steal traffic signs, and ripping out poles cemented into the sidewalk.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Fernandez responded by ripping a two-run double down the left field line.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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This time, defender Willi Orban blocks the striker from cutting inside and shows him onto his left, but Gyokeres is still able to finish confidently on his weaker side at the near post, just seven seconds after his team-mate regained possession inside their own half.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Airlines cutting revenue projections Sales and discounts on travel can indicate people have less discretionary income to spend on vacations or other experiences, Court said.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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The teaser trailer shows a gang of cats hanging out on a rooftop, with one flicking its claws like a mobster would a knife.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Menšík tried another drop shot to start the game, but this time Zverev was onto it, flicking away a backhand passing shot winner in response.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Themba Zwane committed a needless foul, lashing out and catching his opponent with his hand off the ball.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Lately, though, the president has upset religious conservatives by posting a Christ-like image of himself online as well as lashing out at Pope Leo and the Vatican.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Slashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slashing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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