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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
Don’t be surprised if that gets sliced and diced too.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
But just seven pitches into his start, Freddie Freeman sliced an opposite-field shot down the left-field line.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Tacos are prepared Tijuana-style, and the meat is cooked over mesquite coals before being sliced to order and placed in a fresh corn tortilla.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Pre-cut produce also spoils quicker and could pick up pathogens when sliced open.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
That single asset can then be sliced into an executive summary for the C-suite, a technical brief for the security team, a cost-impact one-pager for finance and a short video for broader awareness.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Following a steady buildup in the 80th minute, Martínez received a well-paced through ball that sliced into the penalty box and attempted a shot.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
But just seven pitches into his start, Freddie Freeman sliced an opposite-field shot down the left-field line.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Tacos are prepared Tijuana-style, and the meat is cooked over mesquite coals before being sliced to order and placed in a fresh corn tortilla.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Pre-cut produce also spoils quicker and could pick up pathogens when sliced open.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
That single asset can then be sliced into an executive summary for the C-suite, a technical brief for the security team, a cost-impact one-pager for finance and a short video for broader awareness.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.
—ABC News, 22 May 2026
Following a steady buildup in the 80th minute, Martínez received a well-paced through ball that sliced into the penalty box and attempted a shot.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliced
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Bartlett plays Dennis, Trevor’s boyfriend, who also totally murdered him, and maybe chopped him up into little pieces, too.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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These applications are gently chopped into the first inch of soil.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The fire ripped through Hawthorne Village on May 11, forcing families to stay in hotels, motels and with other relatives.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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On the first pitch of his assignment, Lewis ripped a 91 mph cutter from Omaha’s Mitch Spence for a home run.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Critics contend that the country’s poverty rate sharply increased as Milei slashed welfare spending, devalued the country’s currency and rolled back labor rights as job losses mounted and as pension payments plummeted.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Global fertilizer companies have slashed production over shortfalls of sulphur, required to make many farming inputs; about half of the global supply passed through the strait before the Iran war.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Based on 2026 opening day figures, eight teams would have to cut payroll to get under the cap.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 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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Four of those shots struck Bils from behind, including one that entered his back, pierced his lung and heart, bounced off his breast bone and lodged back in his heart, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Digwa stabbed him five times, causing significant internal bleeding from a chest wound, local police said in a statement.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The report, which was published on the DHS website, also noted that the officer who stabbed the detainee with a pen was disciplined.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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“Sliced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliced. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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