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as in ripped
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 sliced
Ein Samia and Bardala, West Bank — When the masked men sliced through the metal fence of the water-pumping station on a dark February evening and ran toward the squat building, the four workers inside panicked.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Cut from the trompo, the marinated pork shoulder is sliced onto a corn tortilla, then topped with onions, cilantro and roasted pineapple.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The tomatoes and onions were thinly sliced.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
In Tampa Bay, the map would be sliced up to favor the GOP at the expense of incumbent Democrat Kathy Castor.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Just after making am 11 1/2-foot bidie putt on the par-5 11th, Matt Fitzpatrick sliced his tee shot on 12 into a cluster cypress trees.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Yes, bananas can be frozen in a variety of ways, whether peeled, unpeeled, halved, sliced, or mashed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Another had been sliced in two by a monorail, like a magician’s assistant.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Typically sliced, either where it’s produced or where it’s sold.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Cut from the trompo, the marinated pork shoulder is sliced onto a corn tortilla, then topped with onions, cilantro and roasted pineapple.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The tomatoes and onions were thinly sliced.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
In Tampa Bay, the map would be sliced up to favor the GOP at the expense of incumbent Democrat Kathy Castor.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Just after making am 11 1/2-foot bidie putt on the par-5 11th, Matt Fitzpatrick sliced his tee shot on 12 into a cluster cypress trees.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Yes, bananas can be frozen in a variety of ways, whether peeled, unpeeled, halved, sliced, or mashed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Another had been sliced in two by a monorail, like a magician’s assistant.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Typically sliced, either where it’s produced or where it’s sold.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliced
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While the McMullet was already chopped from the menu, not all hope is lost for those wanting to try it.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The tornado scarred tree groves along Switzer Mill Road, with the tops of hundreds of trees chopped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Tom Holland, more celebs zap their muscles with electricity to get ripped.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Kerfoot floated a perfect saucer pass over the defender’s stick, and Carcone ripped a one-timer into the top of the net to give Utah a 4-3 lead with just over seven minutes to play.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Energy prices have skyrocketed, economic growth forecasts have been slashed, food insecurity is back in the spotlight, and access to critical chemicals, aluminum and other products has been curtailed.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The International Monetary Fund has slashed its economic growth forecasts for these countries and expects the economies of Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait to contract this year.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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At the same time, Bass has proposed cutting entirely the Animal Services Department’s annual budget for food, which was $200,000 last year, and also slashing the medical supplies budget to $49,000, from $388,000 last year.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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But now that the post-pandemic boom has well and truly gone bust, just showing up with a great looking timepiece isn’t going to cut it.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of the bullets pierced Bradley’s heart and lung, Meyer said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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According to local outlet Listin Diario, Bonilla had undergone surgery to have rods and screws inserted into her back after a tumor was removed, though one screw allegedly pierced her spinal cord, leaving her immobilized from the ribs down.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Marcus Semien hit a chopper down the left side, which Jorbit Vivas stabbed at wildly while missing it badly.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Two people were stabbed in north London on Wednesday in an attack that police have now formally declared a terrorist incident, prompting a major emergency response and an ongoing counterterrorism investigation.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sliced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliced. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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