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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
Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Its profits represent only teeny-tiny slices of sales prices.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 19 May 2025
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds slice 20% off and are built for motion, with secure over-ear hooks, thumping bass, and heart-rate tracking that rivals a smartwatch.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Ride the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, pick up a slice from Pizza My Heart and catch the sunset at Natural Bridges State Beach.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Its profits represent only teeny-tiny slices of sales prices.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 19 May 2025
Verb
Try baked sweet potatoes for an easy side dish, or slice potatoes to make fries.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds slice 20% off and are built for motion, with secure over-ear hooks, thumping bass, and heart-rate tracking that rivals a smartwatch.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
Noun
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There were not enough handwriting samples of John and Frank to make a comparison, and the FBI concluded the card was probably a hoax inspired by the intense and worldwide news coverage.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Denver’s 17.0 clutch net rating ranked atop the Western Conference for the second consecutive season, and at a healthier sample of 146 minutes.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Whey protein is the liquid portion of milk that separates from the curd during cheesemaking.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Panh explained how dry herb vaporizers extend the shelf life of flower, because smoking destroys a portion of it immediately.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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For cutting, chopping, or dicing meat, veggies, and more, this Henckels 15-piece knife set is well worth picking up for $205 off the original price.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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To stay safe, consider wearing gloves while chopping, or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water afterward.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Everyone, even the children, have scars from where the corners of their mouths have been slit up into their cheeks, Joker-style.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
27 Apr. 2025
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There are no marks on the bones directly attributable to a cause of death, Green said, and the Romans typically killed their sacrifices by slitting their throats or through drowning.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tickets for unlimited sampling cost $55+, or $100+ for VIP (includes early entry at 3 p.m.).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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So far, sampling has found nearly 12% of U.S. water utilities are above the Biden administration’s limits.—
Michael Phillis,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
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The budget reconciliation bill, which the House of Representatives passed in April, does not directly mention cuts to Medicaid.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Bunton watched as her son smiled at his reflection after the cut, clearly proud of his new look.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Eagle, desperate to avoid denying Palace their place in Europe, could yet conclude a sale of its shares.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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This article has been updated to better reflect the record price of the company’s shares.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
Verb
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After a tumultuous on-and-off-again relationship, Tran and Brown officially split in late 2014.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The song was released in 1973, only a few years after The Beatles split, highlighting how quickly the two reconnected.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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