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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
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
In an even more progressive slice of Brooklyn and western Queens, Mamdani pick Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is leading in some polls of an unpredictable open NY-07 race against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, a fellow progressive.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Peel and slice enough peaches into eighths to fill 2 cups.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Noun
Fire up the grill for this recipe that's as delicious as a fresh, cold slice of the summertime classic.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
In an even more progressive slice of Brooklyn and western Queens, Mamdani pick Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is leading in some polls of an unpredictable open NY-07 race against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, a fellow progressive.
—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Verb
The same pillowy, pull-apart dough gets spread with garlic-herb butter and layered with mozzarella, sharp white cheddar, and Parmesan before being rolled, sliced, and baked until golden.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Peel and slice enough peaches into eighths to fill 2 cups.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
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The samples are the first to test positive of the 217 total pools tested from several North Shore municipalities this season, according to Mark Clifton, executive director of the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District.
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Researchers trained the sensing system using more than 12,000 data samples collected during 157 cutting motions.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Newton isn't the only analyst seeing potential for a rebound in the shares.
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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These cubes are designed to reduce the time needed for chopping and measuring.
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Fisher chopped on to his leg stump on 0 and Tongue edged to first slip on 0, too.
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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.
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.
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Additional sampling is conducted until the quality returns to standard.
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These enhanced characteristics mean it could be deployed to better effect in existing uses like lab-on-a-chip devices for disease diagnosis and also with new ones, ranging from micro pumps for robotic clothing to tiny actuators environmental sampling.
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Rigorous training for elite responders Sixty firefighters entered the training program; only 32 made the final cut.
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The departments recently faced budget cuts as the city attempted to close the gap of a $1 billion budget shortfall and avoid mass layoffs.
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Organizers across the country say their 250th anniversary events celebrate parts of American history that are missing from the national conversation.
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The Beck Recreation Center closed last summer, and part of the building is scheduled for demolition.
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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