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as in samples
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 portions
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 slits
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 slices
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Turkey only has 50 calories and 11 grams of protein per two slices.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
For something more casual, Grigg Street Pizza slings satisfying slices, pies, and sandwiches.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Shoppers passing by got slices of cake.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The oven is large enough to fit a 13-inch pizza or six slices of toast.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The main pizza shop serves up massive, New York-style slices and wings that hit the spot.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
However, soaking apple slices in plain water or salt water can help prevent browning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces But the downward revision of 911,000 jobs over that 12-month period slices those gains in half.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Pair slices with a hot cup of coffee or a cappuccino to enhance the coffee flavors, or enjoy them alongside vanilla ice cream for a contrast of temperatures and textures.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Spread slices out on a cookie sheet and spray evenly with cooking oil spray, then sprinkle with garlic powder.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The finished algorithm slices the graph into layers, moving outward from the source like Dijkstra’s.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
And while many slices at restaurants and bakeries around town are beloved, Kermit’s has achieved legendary status.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Turkey only has 50 calories and 11 grams of protein per two slices.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
For something more casual, Grigg Street Pizza slings satisfying slices, pies, and sandwiches.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Shoppers passing by got slices of cake.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The oven is large enough to fit a 13-inch pizza or six slices of toast.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The main pizza shop serves up massive, New York-style slices and wings that hit the spot.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
However, soaking apple slices in plain water or salt water can help prevent browning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
And Lutz ultimately slices 42-yard than slams into left upright.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces But the downward revision of 911,000 jobs over that 12-month period slices those gains in half.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Pair slices with a hot cup of coffee or a cappuccino to enhance the coffee flavors, or enjoy them alongside vanilla ice cream for a contrast of temperatures and textures.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer showcases tons of undead violence, dismembered limbs and the official Marvel debut of Blade Knight, a Moon Knight and Blade variant who slices up an undead Ghost from the Thunderbolts in a flashy display of swordsmanship.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Spread slices out on a cookie sheet and spray evenly with cooking oil spray, then sprinkle with garlic powder.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The finished algorithm slices the graph into layers, moving outward from the source like Dijkstra’s.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slices
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The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The base of your cuttings should be elevated two inches from the bottom of your containers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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And 92 million metric tons of textiles—which can range from leftover scraps and cuttings to entire runs of fabric—can end up in warehouses, or worse, landfills or incinerators.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hurricane center also is watching a disturbed area over the Bay of Campeche in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico that has a minimal chance of formation but is forecast to bring heavy rains to portions of Belize, the Yucatan Peninsula and southern Mexico this week.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Our research uncovered a thriving ‘shadow AI economy’ where employees use personal ChatGPT accounts, Claude subscriptions, and other consumer tools to automate significant portions of their jobs, often without IT knowledge or approval.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the stock chops around, the trade can be scaled by layering additional spreads.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Season chops evenly on both sides with salt mixture.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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What better way to nestle into cozy season than a soup swap or soup tasting where everyone can share small samplings of their favorite recipe?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This style comes in two wash colors; short, regular, and long lengths; and sizes 00 to 24.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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That film goes to great lengths to stick to the book’s winding and intricate plot.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Retail investors bought shares hoping to gain crypto exposure through traditional brokerage accounts.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Deal details As part of the arrangement, AMD issued a warrant that gives OpenAI the ability to buy up to 160 million shares of AMD for 1 cent each over the course of the chip deal.—
Max A. Cherney,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Consistency builds trust and slashes audit drag.—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cherry picks up a knife and slashes Laura’s tires on the way out, for good measure.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Slices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slices. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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