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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
Studying the inner structure of a cactus usually involves slicing the column into pieces, then adding weights to different sections.
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Let cool in dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Try sweet potato toasts by thinly slicing sweet potatoes, roasting them, and then topping with yogurt, cottage cheese, or nut butters.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That means slicing through layers of bureaucracy at the 107 year-old firm, founded with a mission to create retirement security for Americans, and empowering her team to move quickly and expand access to investment and savings products.
—Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hornets made a nice run in the third quarter, slicing Orlando’s lead to three at 88-85.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
This conclusion was based on slicing through the fossil's limb bones to examine the growth rings.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Thinly slicing the white interior shoots and soaking them in ice water is key—the stalks curl and crisp, yielding the most satisfying crunchy texture.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Follow the manufacturer's safety guidelines closely to protect your hands while slicing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
John Leos, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Let cool in dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Try sweet potato toasts by thinly slicing sweet potatoes, roasting them, and then topping with yogurt, cottage cheese, or nut butters.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That means slicing through layers of bureaucracy at the 107 year-old firm, founded with a mission to create retirement security for Americans, and empowering her team to move quickly and expand access to investment and savings products.
—Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The Hornets made a nice run in the third quarter, slicing Orlando’s lead to three at 88-85.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
This conclusion was based on slicing through the fossil's limb bones to examine the growth rings.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Thinly slicing the white interior shoots and soaking them in ice water is key—the stalks curl and crisp, yielding the most satisfying crunchy texture.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Follow the manufacturer's safety guidelines closely to protect your hands while slicing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicing
Verb
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Remove the skin, and rinse before chopping.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Finely chopping and cooking firm vegetables helps.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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
Verb
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Experts are especially alarmed that the CDC is investigating splitting up the MMR vaccine, which protects kids against measles, mumps and rubella in one shot.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The singer went on to date actor Chase Stokes for three years before splitting this past September.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s why the album has gone down in history, the ultimate case of a superstar ripping it up to start again, in the mode of Kid A or Achtung Baby, Bowie in Berlin or Neil Young heading for the ditch.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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As a result of the accelerating AWS story and continued solid margin performance, Amazon shares are ripping about 13% higher in after-hours trading to about $252.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This month, however, the USDA is slashing the maximum benefit roughly in half, so households with even modest incomes will see much steeper reductions that those with none.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the first half of the year, Tesla suffered from falling revenue as anti-Musk protesters picketed Tesla showrooms to denounce his role in slashing foreign aid and other government spending.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In 2022, debris from an underwater volcanic eruption severed the island's only subsea communication cable, cutting the island off from the rest of the world.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Richard’s motor ran high despite the lopsided score, cutting for two layups and also canning a 3-pointer to put up a quick seven points in the period.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Slicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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