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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
Connie Ogle
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Metallic cat-eye and chrome finishes give the effect of an ice-cold glass, while sheer jelly polishes look almost exactly like the paper-thin slice of lime bobbing in your drink.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The 10-inch blade on this one is made for slicing through all types of cakes with ease.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The most prestigious Italian pizza guide has released its annual lists of the best pizzerias around the world, and several Miami spots have made the list, including a beloved slice shop and a swanky new(ish) restaurant in Wynwood.
—Connie Ogle
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Metallic cat-eye and chrome finishes give the effect of an ice-cold glass, while sheer jelly polishes look almost exactly like the paper-thin slice of lime bobbing in your drink.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Verb
Part of the way that was achieved was by slicing and dicing congressional districts in South Florida, home to the state’s largest concentration of Democrats.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The 10-inch blade on this one is made for slicing through all types of cakes with ease.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
Noun
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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
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The memorial is made up of a garden with 50 granite steps leading to a massive tablet carved with a portion of his inauguration address from 1961.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Blanche said later at the hearing that the DOJ wasn't abandoning the tax portion of the settlement.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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With two outs and Griffith in scoring position, Gaels catcher Ian Armstrong chopped a game-tying RBI single to right field.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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With one out and Griffith in scoring position, Ian Armstrong chopped a game-tying single over Mulivai Levu’s glove at first base.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 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,
28 May 2026
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Gold requires baseline soil sampling, ongoing measurement of bulk density and water-holding capacity, and no-till on at least 75% of the property.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The budget proposed by the mayor this spring prioritizes firefighting, law enforcement and infrastructure projects — requiring significant cuts almost everywhere else.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The victim suffered deep cranial and facial cuts and lost teeth in the attack.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Impressions, ad value equivalency and share of voice were artifacts of an analog era.—
Parry Headrick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Those who paid taxes in 2023 reflecting higher than a 15% increase will be issued credits split over their property tax bills throughout the next three years.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Graphite One says production will be split between materials optimized for energy storage systems, fast-charging applications, and high-energy-density batteries.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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