slice 1 of 2

noun

Definition of slicenext
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

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2
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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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

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slice

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verb

ˈslīs How to pronounce slice (audio)
1
as in to chop
to cut into long slender pieces slice the carrot into tiny strips

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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

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Recent Examples of slice
Noun
For the easiest, cleanest slices, let the dessert chill overnight and clean any crumbs or filling off of your knife between cuts. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Four years after Major League Baseball last played at the Field of Dreams complex, the sport returned Thursday to a little slice of baseball heaven. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
Eat it with tortilla chips at your desk, rabid raccoon style; or heat up some TJ’s flour tortillas, slice a few scallions, dollop sour cream, really make a day of it. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 My fork sliced right through the tender cut of pork like butter. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
  1. sample
  2. portion
  3. share
  4. chop
  5. slit
  6. sampling
  7. cut
  8. part
Noun
  • Soil samples from the two elementary school campuses, City Terrace and Christopher Dena, exceeded the applicable regulatory screening levels of lead, which were flagged for further evaluation.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As part of this contract, the partnership acquired a dedicated Zodiac boat to collect water samples.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sample
Noun
  • Farrell said a meaningful portion of the advance appeared to have been driven by traders closing bearish positions.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Those provisions give the inspector general new authority to temporarily withhold portions of his reports that reveal security risks, fraud-detection gaps or pending litigation.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • An open conversation where Executive Members can ask Amy and Hilary questions, explore specific topics in more depth, share perspectives, and discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the longevity tech field.
    — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ten of their 28 wins last term were with a minority share of possession.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of share
Verb
  • Meals are punctuated by the heavy thwack of Soto’s butcher knife chopping the meats against a large block of Sinaloan alamo wood, while music and TVs complete the din.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Head was out in Hasan's next over, chopping on a delivery that was bowled from around the wicket as Australia slipped to 52-2.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of chop
Verb
  • 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
  • The repeat was a cleaner A-line style with a round neckline, flared sleeves and a center slit through the midi skirt.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 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
  • The bandages, cuts and stitches were still fresh from the terrifying attack on Jones Street on Wednesday evening.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The aid workers who once regularly visited her village to help pregnant women had stopped coming, after foreign aid cuts by the United States shuttered a program aimed at saving mothers’ and babies’ lives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cut
Noun
  • There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Joe, for his part, ignores Nathan’s call before the guests arrive.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
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