SLICE Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

slice 1 of 2

noun

Definition of slice

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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Relevance

as in cutting

a piece that has been separated from the whole by cutting took a slice from the cake before passing it down the table

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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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slice

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verb

ˈslīs

as in to chop

to cut into long slender pieces slice the carrot into tiny strips

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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

Noun

As temporary residents of the village, Rooral participants are encouraged to get involved in community events like Spanish lessons and potluck dinners or even host their own workshops to share a slice of home. — Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Start early and grab a slice of pie in Julian on the drive back. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

This could mean leaving the melon in halves or quarters as long as possible or keeping the rind attached when slicing the melon into snackable wedges. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 The Best Ways To Use Soft Tomatoes If your tomatoes are softened but still usable, slicing them up for a sandwich may not be the best use for them. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slice

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice

Noun

According to the health department, nearly twice as many sample groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus this year compared to the same time last year.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Kyrgios, 31, provided a sample at June’s Mallorca Championships, which was confirmed to contain a metabolite of cocaine July 17 after testing.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sample

Noun

An extreme heat warning is currently in place for Death Valley, which is the lowest, hottest and driest portion of the North American continent and the United States’ largest national park outside of Alaska.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
In SouthPark or South Charlotte, Little Mamas offers family-sized portions of chicken or eggplant Parmesan ($53 and $32, respectively) that feed two to three people — and that’s likely to stretch further with little ones.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of portion

Noun

York became the principal owner of the 49ers in 2024 after purchasing equity shares from his family.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
These questions challenge candidates to acknowledge mistakes and share credit—the antithesis of their natural motivation to self-aggrandize and create a heroic image of their impact.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of share

Verb

The tacos consist of a fresh burger patty that is seared, chopped and combined with sautéed onions and jalapeños.

— Briauna Brown, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
For each batch, add 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped, peeled fresh turmeric (or scant 1 tablespoon ground turmeric) when processing the paste.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of chop

Verb

Instead Justine shows up to slit his throat and take the baby from him, leaving him for dead; the child winds up disappearing with Holtz into a hell dimension.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2014 and 2017, there were very violent protests; people were burned alive, motorcyclists had their throats slit, health centers were set on fire, schools were set on fire.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

Real-time tracking cuts costly checks Nuclear facilities currently rely on a combination of instruments, physical security measures, manual sampling and periodic shutdowns to determine how much nuclear material is present and where it is located.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Higher-quality polls rely on expensive methodologies, such as randomized sampling, so many pollsters opt for cheaper solutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sampling

Noun

Eventually, a deal was made with German club RB Leipzig and a clause put into the package that meant Leganés would get a cut from any future sale.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
But if residents across the state vote for a tax break in November, Fort Lauderdale could be forced to make strategic cuts and/or increase the municipal tax rate and fees, Brown told the commission.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of cut

Noun

Utah officials view the partnership as another part of the state’s broader effort to increase energy production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
As part of the deal, TCS will acquire Porsche's IT consulting business, MHP, for 320 million euros, the company said in a release.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of part

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