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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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Then Ohtani chased a sinker off the plate and chopped a slow bouncer to Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes, giving him an easy play at second.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Cover and process until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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State patrol officials said the crash derailed six passenger cars and two locomotives, ripped open the truck’s tank of fuel and damaged the train tracks.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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In the first inning of the Yankees matchup against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Rangers leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo ripped the ball to left field off Yankees starter Paul Blackburn.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 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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The shutdown has had a massive impact on the finances of Iranians whose businesses rely on internet access and has also effectively cut the people off from the outside world.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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After being cut from the high school team each of his first three years, Sloane piled on some muscle, increased the velocity on his fastball and drew college interest last summer.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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
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His most severe injuries were to his eyes, which were pierced with shrapnel.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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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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The assailant stabbed the pope with a bayonet, but the assassination attempt was unsuccessful.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed one of the officers multiple times.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Sliced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliced. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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