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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
Traoré did flip the tone with his aggression, slicing to the rim for two straight baskets, but Denver’s shooting kept piling up.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
These include sashimi-bōchō (precise, single-stroke slicing techniques used to preserve the texture and appearance of the fish) and shiojime, or salt curing, which uses salt to draw out moisture, concentrate flavor, and improve the texture of the fish.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
The silky-smooth dessert is perfect for slicing into on a hot summer day and also a family-favorite during the holiday season.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
The argument spilled onto Wharton Street, where Hennen was accused of slicing the player's neck.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
From carving a centerpiece-worthy roast to slicing limes for margaritas, the right cutting board saves your knives and counters from damage.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Larsson continues to be anywhere and everywhere at once, drawing charges, making pinpoint passes and slicing to the basket for layups.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The process involves creating a digital model, slicing it for the 3D printer, and then allowing the printer’s robotic arms to set down concrete, layer-by-layer, to form structures.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Cut leeks need airtight, dry storage and should be used quickly, since slicing speeds up moisture loss and increases the risk of spoilage.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
These include sashimi-bōchō (precise, single-stroke slicing techniques used to preserve the texture and appearance of the fish) and shiojime, or salt curing, which uses salt to draw out moisture, concentrate flavor, and improve the texture of the fish.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
The silky-smooth dessert is perfect for slicing into on a hot summer day and also a family-favorite during the holiday season.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
The argument spilled onto Wharton Street, where Hennen was accused of slicing the player's neck.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
From carving a centerpiece-worthy roast to slicing limes for margaritas, the right cutting board saves your knives and counters from damage.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Larsson continues to be anywhere and everywhere at once, drawing charges, making pinpoint passes and slicing to the basket for layups.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The process involves creating a digital model, slicing it for the 3D printer, and then allowing the printer’s robotic arms to set down concrete, layer-by-layer, to form structures.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Cut leeks need airtight, dry storage and should be used quickly, since slicing speeds up moisture loss and increases the risk of spoilage.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slicing
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The fight started with Perez chopping Johnson's lead leg and feinting level changes, drawing Johnson into the pocket where Perez's shorter, tighter shots landed first.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fend it off in fall by raking the leaves off your lawn or chopping them up with your mower, leaving behind a very thin layer on the grass.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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Instead of installing the usual front dinette, Eiffeland moves the unit to the center of the van, splitting the bed and kitchen areas with a two-seat transverse dinette set.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the House passed the DHS bill separately from the rest of the bills, they were all tied together into one bill to be sent to the Senate, meaning the majority of Republicans would need to support splitting the bill up.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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When the Bulls fired Thibodeau in 2015 with two years and around $9 million left on his contract, Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf felt the need to put out a statement ripping his communication skills.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Scammers make their living by ripping people off, so the government agency suggests doing a little sleuthing before going too far or moving too fast.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to Reagan Republicans, America’s problems could be solved by cutting federal spending, slashing taxes, and gutting regulations on business.—
Heather Ann Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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On the brink of dropping a third straight game — and potentially slashing the team’s hopes of a run in March — Mark Mitchell rescued his Missouri Tigers with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer as the clock expired in Columbia.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although the Jayhawks led by as many as 21 points, BYU stayed within striking distance in the second half, cutting the lead to six as the clock ticked under two minutes to go.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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There were cancellations and delays, with the Department of Transportation cutting flights due to safety concerns.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Slicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slicing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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