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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
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
This crowd-friendly dessert takes inspiration from the Southern favorite, pairing a plush banana cake with a cloud of vanilla pudding cream, fresh banana slices, and plenty of vanilla wafers.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Brands across the board are focusing on the US, upping their flagship boutique sizes and specs, and venturing further into the country after years of prioritizing slim slices of the coasts.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Add a few jalapeño slices or a splash of pickled jalapeño juice to the shaker before mixing the ingredients for a swicy sip.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
More traditional news outlets are growing comfortable with less formal presentations and personalities, part of a gradual coming together of stories news brands and new, digital upstarts who are winning significant slices of attention through newsletters, podcasts and subscription media products.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Toast baguette slices and serve with the crab cakes.
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Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Arrange the lemon slices on top of the fish.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Don’t miss the focaccia square slices, especially the Traditionale with fresh mozzarella and basil.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Her foot slices down the side of the ball.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
The hotel is on the corner of Mission Street, which slices diagonally through the city, and the Embarcadero, which hugs the waterfront from the Bay Bridge west to Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Beau Neidhardt slices a Kale Caesar Cutlet hoagie.
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Susan Spencer,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
The map slices through Kansas City, splitting the city’s voters across three Republican-leaning districts.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Toast 2–4 slices bread of choice (such as country-style sourdough or multigrain).
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
For one, Pashtun nationalists will always have problems with a border that slices their heartland in two.
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Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Topped with fresh slices of tomato and melty cheese, everyone will be coming back for seconds.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
This crowd-friendly dessert takes inspiration from the Southern favorite, pairing a plush banana cake with a cloud of vanilla pudding cream, fresh banana slices, and plenty of vanilla wafers.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Brands across the board are focusing on the US, upping their flagship boutique sizes and specs, and venturing further into the country after years of prioritizing slim slices of the coasts.
—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Add a few jalapeño slices or a splash of pickled jalapeño juice to the shaker before mixing the ingredients for a swicy sip.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
More traditional news outlets are growing comfortable with less formal presentations and personalities, part of a gradual coming together of stories news brands and new, digital upstarts who are winning significant slices of attention through newsletters, podcasts and subscription media products.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Toast baguette slices and serve with the crab cakes.
—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Arrange the lemon slices on top of the fish.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Don’t miss the focaccia square slices, especially the Traditionale with fresh mozzarella and basil.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Verb
Driven by revenge and madness, Sweeney Todd slices necks he is meant to just shave.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Her foot slices down the side of the ball.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
The hotel is on the corner of Mission Street, which slices diagonally through the city, and the Embarcadero, which hugs the waterfront from the Bay Bridge west to Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Beau Neidhardt slices a Kale Caesar Cutlet hoagie.
—
Susan Spencer,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
The map slices through Kansas City, splitting the city’s voters across three Republican-leaning districts.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Toast 2–4 slices bread of choice (such as country-style sourdough or multigrain).
—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
For one, Pashtun nationalists will always have problems with a border that slices their heartland in two.
—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slices
Noun
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The refs started handing out technical fouls like free samples, slapping Thomas and Hines-Allen with a double technical.
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To complete the project, Byrne brought on inker Paul Wills, who had impressed him with samples posted to Byrne’s website, along with colorists Lovern Kindzierski, Leonard O’Grady, Ruth Resmond and Carlos Lopez, with letterer Patrick Brosseau.
Noun
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This decision, consistent with a prior ruling, indicates a narrow judicial interpretation, classifying ready-to-grow cuttings as regulated cannabis plants.
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Root 4- to 6-inch-tip cuttings from shrubs and perennials.
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Groom roses to remove faded blooms, tall stems and declining portions.
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Place small portions of the goat cheese, about 1 teaspoon, over the tomatoes through-out the galette.
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Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.
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The proposal chops $150 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, which battled against the largest budget cut in last year's negotiations.
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.
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There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction.
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The cases of Legionnaires' disease, a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can live in mist and water systems, prompted the SNHD to conduct environmental samplings at the Wynn, confirming its systems were infected with the bacteria.
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In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast.
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And Hollywood insider Rob Shuter reports that not everyone is happy about the lengths she’s gone to keep her wedding private.
Noun
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General Motors shares have dropped almost 4% this year, giving up some ground after surging more than 52% in 2025 and 48% in 2024.
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Copilot has struggled, and Microsoft’s shares are down double-digits in the past year as investors have fretted over AI’s impact on software, Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI, and its heavy data center spending.
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“Slices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slices. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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