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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Examining brain slices under a microscope didn’t reveal what researchers now believe to be the subtle variations of brain function underlying schizophrenia.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The Mediterranean branzino with bright chimichurri, citrus slices and fresh oregano came with Carson to Cerdito Muerto.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Other highlights included the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, which features slices of fresh strawberry mixed into the drink, and the strikingly purple Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher, which had chewy sips thanks to the blackberry chunks.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, students must submit seven slices of brisket, with ends attached, that aren’t thicker than three-eights inch and no thinner than one-fourth inch.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Order apple slices or fruit if offered, or pair your meal with a bagged salad kit from home.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Citrus Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit slices are one of the most common additions to plain water.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Place slices in a dry skillet over medium heat.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Three Sevilla players are offside, but they are quickly played on as the Frenchman charges down the line and swings a cross into Romero, who slices his shot wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
On his journey, Geralt slices up several soldiers, a giant, ogre-like creature and a ghostly wraith.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Offering festive sparkles courtesy of club soda and bubbly wine plus a dose of spa vibes via floral Lillet Blanc, fresh basil or mint, and slices of cucumber and citrus, this low-ABV cocktail recipe is as invigorating as a spring morning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Examining brain slices under a microscope didn’t reveal what researchers now believe to be the subtle variations of brain function underlying schizophrenia.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The Mediterranean branzino with bright chimichurri, citrus slices and fresh oregano came with Carson to Cerdito Muerto.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Other highlights included the Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, which features slices of fresh strawberry mixed into the drink, and the strikingly purple Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher, which had chewy sips thanks to the blackberry chunks.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, students must submit seven slices of brisket, with ends attached, that aren’t thicker than three-eights inch and no thinner than one-fourth inch.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Order apple slices or fruit if offered, or pair your meal with a bagged salad kit from home.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Citrus Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit slices are one of the most common additions to plain water.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Place slices in a dry skillet over medium heat.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Three Sevilla players are offside, but they are quickly played on as the Frenchman charges down the line and swings a cross into Romero, who slices his shot wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
On his journey, Geralt slices up several soldiers, a giant, ogre-like creature and a ghostly wraith.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slices
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All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These have all been opportunistic samples from taxidermists.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Begin rooting cuttings of favorite shrubs and perennials.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dip cuttings in root hormone for roots to form in 4-6 weeks.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Higher consumer prices led Italians to buy Parmigiano Reggiano less frequently and in smaller portions, though the number of households purchasing it remained stable.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The district, which includes more than 950,000 residents, lies north of Houston and Galveston and spans portions of Montgomery, Harris, Chambers, Jefferson and Galveston counties.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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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.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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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.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Carly Sauvageau,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some chefs offer bites similar to what is offered on their restaurant menus; others curate samplings that are exclusive to the event.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The apparent unmasking of Banksy, who has gone to great lengths to preserve his anonymity since his work began appearing around the UK in the 1990s, sparked controversy, with fans and collectors questioning how the revelation might affect the value and resonance of his work.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The comments mark the first time Kim has directly acknowledged the lengths North Korean troops fighting for Russia have gone to in attempts to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The analyst's price objective of $100 implies a 39% rally ahead for shares of Block.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Investors have sold shares of software companies, fearing enterprise customers will use AI to create their own platforms.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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At the end of each month, Amazon slashes prices on travel gear in order to clear house for the following month.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the White House released its fiscal year (FY) 2027 federal budget request, which slashes NASA's total budget by 23% and its science funding by 47%.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Slices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slices. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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