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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
Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The new location of Emilio’s will serve the same menu as the original store, with New-York style pizza by the slice and whole pies in multiple sizes and styles, including a square grandma pie and a gluten-free option.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
The enormous tuna was taken to Sushizanmai's headquarters, then sliced up and distributed to its eateries nationwide, the Reuters news agency reports.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In 2023, Nikki Beach sued the city after officials considered pursuing a no-bid deal for the site, one of the most coveted slices of waterfront land in South Beach.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The new location of Emilio’s will serve the same menu as the original store, with New-York style pizza by the slice and whole pies in multiple sizes and styles, including a square grandma pie and a gluten-free option.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
It was then sliced up and distributed to its restaurants nationwide.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
The enormous tuna was taken to Sushizanmai's headquarters, then sliced up and distributed to its eateries nationwide, the Reuters news agency reports.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
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To support faster real-world deployment, PNDbotics includes more than 10,000 high-quality data samples collected from real robots operating across diverse physical scenarios.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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For example, Style3D integrates AI with 3D technology to digitize the entire process from style generation to precision adjustment, cutting the approval cycle for first samples from one week to just one day.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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That response was to a question specifically about inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who missed the Broncos’ final two regular-season games with a hamstring injury and was one of the only players not on the field during a brief portion of Friday’s workout open to reporters.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Zoë Kravitz, Kristen Stewart, Lily Allen, and Quinta Brunson have all had their bangs chopped above mid-forehead.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
10 Jan. 2026
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After rocking a bob back at the Met Gala, Anderson chopped her chin-length strands even shorter just in time for Paris Fashion Week.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the experimenter reads the information about which slit the photon passed through, there will never be an interference pattern.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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Police say when an officer tried to detain him, Cooksey threatened to slit the officer's throat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
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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,
15 Jan. 2026
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Costas also gave a sampling of accomplishments the city achieved last year, from $17 million in street and sidewalk investment to $80 million in utility infrastructure improvements.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Featuring a mid-rise cut, there are sizable pockets on each side (spacious enough to fit a phone), as well as back patch pockets.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Simon shared with Bay Area News Group a draft letter addressed to Deputy Assistant Secretary Christopher Carroll demanding explanations for the cuts.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss, like FSU, plays a very up-tempo offense and managed to get its share of chunk plays throughout the game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The former couple share three daughters — Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge, split a stateroom in The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept offering luxury accommodations and 24-hour butler service.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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