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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Retter said the sheer amount of people and equipment felt like an urban invasion into the family’s rural slice of Indiana.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Bakers need knives that can slice through crusty bread and delicate pastries without crushing them.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Cut the cake and serve each slice with berries alongside.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Retter said the sheer amount of people and equipment felt like an urban invasion into the family’s rural slice of Indiana.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Begin by slicing Yukon golds with a mandoline to achieve thin, perfectly even slices, and then simmer the potatoes in milk before bathing them in the rich, simple combination of heavy cream, butter, and Gruyère cheese.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Bakers need knives that can slice through crusty bread and delicate pastries without crushing them.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
Noun
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The pillow menu here arrives not just as a list but with samples to press to your skin.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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After the Apollo samples were returned to Earth and analyzed, textbooks were updated with a wealth of new information about the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Last year, the swimming portion was canceled because of large swells and the event made a quick pivot by offering a 5K run the night before.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The unit is currently deployed to the Pokrovsk area -- one of the most intense portions of the front and the focus of a grinding Russian offensive since the summer of 2024.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The skiing, sledding with the kids, chopping firewood for the wood stove in the basement—some of my favorite adventures have been set to a snowy backdrop.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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Crushing or chopping garlic activates allicin, its key compound, and fresh ginger provides gingerol.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bleeding from a chest wound and still alive, Ronald Heath then kicked Sheridan, stabbed him in the neck and then tried to slit his throat, though the knife was too dull, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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But here is a sampling of some of the reviews — which are pretty wildly split.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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As the demand for efficiency grows, design is increasingly leaning on digital prototypes to minimize the need for physical sampling.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bessette-Kennedy’s engagement ring, made of round-cut sapphires and diamonds on a platinum band, was a copy of a gold and emerald ring that Jackie wore, according to Carole Radziwill’s memoir What Remains.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the poll, nearly all respondents (91%) said the state’s budget situation was somewhat of a problem, though they were divided on how to close the gap, with 43% for spending cuts and 39% through a mix of cuts and tax increases.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Women’s basketball San Diego State guard Nala Williams was named the Mountain West player of the week for scoring 27 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists across two wins that allowed the Aztecs to clinch a share of the regular season championship.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Paramount’s latest offer enhanced its earlier $30-a-share bid, valued at $108 billion, said a person familiar with the process who was not authorized to comment publicly.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Bridgeman pocketed $4 million on Sunday while Sepp Straka and Brian Harman split the last-place share of $51,000.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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For this service they were allegedly paid $60,000 to split among themselves.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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