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as in slitting
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 slicing
The silky-smooth dessert is perfect for slicing into on a hot summer day and also a family-favorite during the holiday season.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Cover the steak and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
No one suggested slicing the boots open with kitchen shears.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
To firm up, refrigerate the cakes for about 30 minutes before slicing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Let stand for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Austin Wells followed by slicing a single to right as Chisholm sped around the bases, sliding headfirst just ahead of Nate Eaton’s throw as New York took the lead.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Tuning a piano’s 88 keys, like slicing up the year into smaller segments of time, is normally an exercise in approximation.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Just keep slicing — er, reading — to discover how to watch Berserk in order.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Cover the steak and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
No one suggested slicing the boots open with kitchen shears.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
To firm up, refrigerate the cakes for about 30 minutes before slicing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Let stand for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Austin Wells followed by slicing a single to right as Chisholm sped around the bases, sliding headfirst just ahead of Nate Eaton’s throw as New York took the lead.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Tuning a piano’s 88 keys, like slicing up the year into smaller segments of time, is normally an exercise in approximation.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Just keep slicing — er, reading — to discover how to watch Berserk in order.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicing
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Molly Ringwald’s Textured Bob One of the most memorable redheads of the ’80s, Molly Ringwald was also a short-hair icon, chopping her strands into bobs and pixies in a variety of textures.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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HexClad’s dual-sided carving board has hexagon grips on one side and a smooth surface on the other, which is best for chopping.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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When Rochelle Luna, 18, arrived at the house hours later, Djerf bound, gagged and raped her before stabbing her and slitting her throat, court records said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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While all this is going on, the rest of the gang is splitting up to find Marie and warn her about Annabeth’s nightmare-premonition of her bloodied, motionless body.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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After calling it quits with Reggie Bush — the pair first broke up in 2009 due to busy schedules, then got back together briefly before splitting for good in 2010 — Kim was very single.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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For many hobbyists, the excitement — and gamble — of ripping packs is the best thing about the collecting experience.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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These were easier for ripping open to see the interior and for dipping by hand.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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His slashing playing style caught Lorch’s eye at a tournament in the summer of 1991, and the 13-year-old was soon on a plane with future pros Erick Barkley and Stephon Marbury to an event in Arizona.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Milei has repeatedly wielded a chainsaw on stage to promote slashing spending, but his agenda, which also includes deregulation and free-market reform, has led to a volatile peso currency and seen investors aggressively dump Argentine stocks and bonds.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Unified Government created a set of incentives, which include cutting permit fees and water and sewer connection fees, for people who want to build on its land bank property to try to encourage redevelopment.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The prince also accused his father of cutting him off financially, and Meghan said the royals discussed denying their children prince and princess titles and police protection.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Slicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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