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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
Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
Nothing says summer like a slice of sweet, juicy watermelon—but picking the perfect one?
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
There’s something warm and real about friends chatting, sipping wine, maybe helping slice something or sneak a bite.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Imagine tender slices of juicy steak piled high on a crusty baguette, layered with sautéed onions and mushrooms, and slathered with a creamy mayo-mustard sauce.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
Nothing says summer like a slice of sweet, juicy watermelon—but picking the perfect one?
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
Verb
They’re sliced thin and pressed, extracting liquid, dressed in the sweet-and-sour mixture, and left to sit for a few hours before serving.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
There’s something warm and real about friends chatting, sipping wine, maybe helping slice something or sneak a bite.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
Noun
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The researchers analyzed plasma samples from a large Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study to assess risk factors for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases, according to a press release.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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However, the findings were based on a small sample of just 13 participants over 11 days, indicating the need for more extensive research.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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That involves both the Medicaid portion of the bill as well as the state and local tax deduction, which remain in flux.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 June 2025
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Different portions of the vehicle illuminate then deactivate while the car is charging to give a visual countdown as to when the car is full of electrons and ready for the journey that awaits.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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That chopped more than 300 points off the CAC 40, almost three times more than car-maker Stellantis NV, the next biggest drag.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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The Big Ten player of the year chopped the first pitch to short for a 6-3 inning-ending double play.—
Brady Oltmans,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Then, the family members would drag their victim to a hidden cellar on the property and slit the victim’s throat, leaving them there to die.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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In April 2006, Stanko, 57, beat and strangled girlfriend Laura Ling to death and raped her teenage daughter and slit her throat.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Here’s a sampling of the cheapest places to pump in Miami as of Wednesday, June 18, according to a survey from fuel-monitoring company GasBuddy: MORE: Gas prices have plunged 14 cents a gallon in Miami.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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In a separate letter, sent Thursday, state Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Barbara) and three other state legislators urged California environmental regulators to step in and conduct soil sampling if federal disaster agencies continue to resist soil testing protocols.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The cuts caused service disruptions for subscribers in Van Nuys and surrounding areas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2025
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As the summer approaches and the school year ends, schools across the country are concerned about the upcoming year and the federal cuts that may come with the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.—
Jerald McNair,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Credit utilization is the share of one’s outstanding debt relative to their credit limit.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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Boeing shares were down Friday, falling 3.8%, while GE Aerospace was down 2.4%.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Breaking Down The Pillars Microservices The core principle of microservices involves splitting a monolithic application into multiple independent services.—
Raju Dandigam,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The parents tried to compromise, suggesting the in-laws split their visit between the two families.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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