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as in sample
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
the novel's multitudinous array of characters constitute a veritable slice of humanity
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
there's a pile of money to be made on this land deal, and everybody's trying to get their slice
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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the shard of glass sliced my hand, and I started bleeding profusely
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Recent Examples of slice
Madeleine Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
Finishing Touches Serve your homemade pizzas with a side of prosciutto e melone—a classic Italian dish that consists of ripe cantaloupe and thin slices of prosciutto.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Place 1 red onion, thinly sliced, in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid; pour vinegar mixture over.
—Oliver Strand, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Noun
In the early nineteenth century, after Egyptian peasants happened upon ancient fragments, archaeologists began to look in such places for pieces of manuscript, which could vary in size from a few letters to a slice of text.
—Madeleine Schwartz, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
Finishing Touches Serve your homemade pizzas with a side of prosciutto e melone—a classic Italian dish that consists of ripe cantaloupe and thin slices of prosciutto.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Verb
Coming off six hitless innings in his start against the Colorado Rockies last week, Ohtani retired the first 11 Diamondbacks in order before Gabriel Moreno sliced a ground ball between Freddie Freeman and the first-base bag for a two-out double in the fourth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Place 1 red onion, thinly sliced, in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid; pour vinegar mixture over.
—Oliver Strand, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
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Comparing Wemby to all-time greats may be premature given the limited sample size.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Nonbiological samples were usually sparser – that is, more strongly dominated by simple molecules.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The district encompasses Elk Grove and portions of Sacramento.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The country with the second largest portion of companies on the list is France, which is one of the leading renewable energy producers and sustainability innovators in the EU with a €240 million plan unveiled in April to further reduce its fossil fuel reliance.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
9 June 2026
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With his second consecutive victory and third this season, Denny Hamlin now trails Tyler Reddick by only 51 points, chopping 78 points off the margin in the past three seasons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Margot Robbie, Penélope Cruz, and Gracie Abrams have all chopped their hair.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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Before police took him into custody, Tran slit his wrists, cut his neck and poked the blade into his stomach, but all of the wounds were superficial.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Opt for the four-course Chef’s Choice menu for the best sampling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Behavioral health companies in South Florida say they are being impacted by Medicaid termination letters, with facilities stating the cuts are harming patients who need help and leaving many therapists out of work.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In December, students, faculty, and staff protested the cuts outside the school, demanding that the school rescind voluntary separation package agreements, institute a $200,000 salary cap, call a meeting between the board and students, faculty, and staff.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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Lopez, who made a great birdie putt on 18 to claim a share of the lead, was looking to become the first Mexican woman to win the Open and the second to win a major behind her mentor, Lorena Ochoa, who won the Chevron in 2008.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The British loudspeaker manufacturer has grown rapidly in the last couple of years to establish a global footprint with over 50 employees and a significant share of the high-end hi-fi market.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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The jackpot hasn’t been hit in more than a month, rolling over since May 2, when tickets in Texas and Florida split a $20 million prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Stanley Cup Final shifted to Las Vegas for Game 3 with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes knotted at 1-1 after splitting the opening two games in Raleigh.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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