1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slice
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Other products, which includes clocks and take a 4 percent slice of timepiece exports, shrank by 6 percent.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
To make this má là pig ear recipe, the ears are braised then thinly sliced, their cartilage softening into noodle-like ribbons.
—Jessica Liang, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slice
Noun
Marinate meat, fish, or tofu in lemon juice and garnish with lemon slices.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Other products, which includes clocks and take a 4 percent slice of timepiece exports, shrank by 6 percent.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Sleek bullet trains slice through pristine snowfields and sprawling cities—linking lavender fields in Hokkaido with shimmering coral reefs in Okinawa, teeming with clownfish and sea turtles.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
To make this má là pig ear recipe, the ears are braised then thinly sliced, their cartilage softening into noodle-like ribbons.
—Jessica Liang, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
Noun
-
Sanders is self-funding the production of her initial samples and prototypes, but hopes to raise at least $2 million and have her 10-piece collection ready for launch in 2026.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
-
The pocket-sized biosensor quickly and accurately detects breast cancer by measuring biomarkers in saliva samples.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
States are already grappling with a host of responsibilities the federal government has handed off, including paying a portion of food assistance benefits for the first time.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
-
The northern lights could be visible from some parts of the Upper Midwest, including North Dakota, the northern portion of Minnesota, far northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Tip: To make tomato simple syrup, roughly chop 1/2 large heirloom tomato, and add to a saucepan along with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
-
Mix it with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of honey for a cottage cheese parfait. 14.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
One of the attackers then proceeded to slit Forde’s throat using a 12-inch dagger as two other assailants stabbed him in the stomach in front of onlookers.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
-
Before he was detained, police say, Cooksey threatened to slit an officer's throat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2025
Noun
-
Here’s a sampling of places within several miles of Saint John’s Resort and The Cardinal golf course.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Researchers believe that this work will inspire further re-analysis of legacy materials, especially those held in museum collections where sampling is limited and earlier tests proved inconclusive.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Officials have cited cuts to federal research funding, along with changing policies on student loans and international students.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
-
The letter placed at his door Friday admonished him for that vote and called on him to vote against cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and public education when Congress returns to Washington, D.C., in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Nvidia is expected to post a 48% rise in earnings per share on revenue of $45.9 billion for its second fiscal quarter, according to data firm LSEG.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
-
An 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres ensured the Dodgers would exit an ugly weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter with at least a share of first place in the division.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The two officially split in July, ending a six-year engagement and nine-year partnership.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
-
Eric Holcomb and Mike Pence made the governor’s residence in Indianapolis their primary home — with Pence selling his Columbus home after becoming governor — while former Gov. Mitch Daniels split his time between that building and his home in Carmel.—
Whitney Downard,
IndyStar,
20 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share