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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
The day when everything around her began to shake and the lumps that embraced her loosened their grip and the tool tossed her through the air, she was spared from being sliced in two by the metal edge.
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María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
In general, vegetables should be sliced or cut into smallish pieces and precooked.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Chefs are eye-to-eye with customers, who curiously watch fish being sliced and sizzled.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Scatter 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, over shrimp, then sprinkle 2 Tbsp.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Friday's high winds also left their mark on a baseball field in West Deer Township after a tree practically sliced a concession stand in two.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
People love their sub rolls and the cold cuts are ‘sliced to order,’ says a Redditor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Cook sausage patties or links sliced in half (pork for classic flavor, turkey or chicken for a leaner option), then scramble eggs in the same pan.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
In general, vegetables should be sliced or cut into smallish pieces and precooked.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Chefs are eye-to-eye with customers, who curiously watch fish being sliced and sizzled.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Scatter 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, over shrimp, then sprinkle 2 Tbsp.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Friday's high winds also left their mark on a baseball field in West Deer Township after a tree practically sliced a concession stand in two.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
People love their sub rolls and the cold cuts are ‘sliced to order,’ says a Redditor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Cook sausage patties or links sliced in half (pork for classic flavor, turkey or chicken for a leaner option), then scramble eggs in the same pan.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliced
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Jeep chopped the roofline by two inches on this one while adding 37-inch tires for better clearance.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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Measure out ¼ cup onion from 1 large white onion, finely chopped, and set aside.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the bottom of the second, Sierra Canyon catcher Aiden Jahng ripped a double into the left-center field gap on an 0-2 count to put the Trailblazers up 2-0.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even the series most absurd premise — a competition in which immigrants compete for citizenship — feels ripped from the headlines.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meta also slashed headcount across its Facebook, global operations, recruiting, sales and Reality Labs divisions last week, CNBC reported.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Not only are their oil shipments bottled up in the Persian Gulf, output has been slashed as supplies have nowhere to go.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Cavaliers led by as many as 36 points, but the Heat went on a third-quarter run to cut the deficit to 19 in the final seconds of the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Reduce the lot size, cut the square footage, and a house should cost less, supporters said.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 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
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The bullet that struck McKay passed through his arm, pierced his torso and struck his heart inside the Key Gardens burger joint, on Metropolitan Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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When mixture returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork but do not fall apart, about 10 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Another did not investigate a claim that a resident was stabbed by a fork-wielding manager, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 39-year-old homeless man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone last year, according to a law enforcement bulletin a source provided to CBS LA.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sliced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliced. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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