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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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 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.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
One of London's most beloved slices of tranquillity and nature, Hampstead Heath spans nearly 800 acres and is the place to be during sunny weather and summer months.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
This is for dollar pizza slices and dollar MTA rides.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Many classic peach cobblers and peach pies call for stone fruit slices.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
To keep it simple, visit your favorite BBQ joint for a pound of pork and a couple of slices of cornbread for the recipe.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Their designs played on the contrast between an irregular yellow gold element with geometric slices of turquoise, coral or lapis lazuli.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
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
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
Noun
There are plenty of places with worthy slices where there are no lines.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 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.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
One of London's most beloved slices of tranquillity and nature, Hampstead Heath spans nearly 800 acres and is the place to be during sunny weather and summer months.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2026
This is for dollar pizza slices and dollar MTA rides.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Many classic peach cobblers and peach pies call for stone fruit slices.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
To keep it simple, visit your favorite BBQ joint for a pound of pork and a couple of slices of cornbread for the recipe.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Their designs played on the contrast between an irregular yellow gold element with geometric slices of turquoise, coral or lapis lazuli.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Verb
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slices
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How did the ghostly choir samples of Philly drill pop up in Stockton goon music?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The researchers measured the participants’ vitamin C levels using blood samples and performed MRI scans to calculate the volume of gray matter and white matter in their brains.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Basil cuttings are also easy to root in water to start new plants.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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Fill it with water and fresh blooms all summer, then add cuttings from mums on your front porch in the fall.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Most Spurs players appeared to be lined up for the anthem, but Wembanyama was not visible during the portions shown on the broadcast.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The 3rd District includes portions of Woodland, the Wild Wings community, and the Bryte and Broderick neighborhoods in West Sacramento.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Rivian slashes service wait times.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 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
Noun
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Anyone else go to wild lengths?—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The entry is a combination of Class A and Class C Alphabet shares.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Private jet owners use shares, jet cards, and charter when their existing aircraft is down for maintenance, out of position, not suitable for the mission, being used by someone else, or the pilots aren't available.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Slices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slices. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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