as in to slice
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass
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Recent Examples of slit
Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Denim skirts also have deep utility slits and reinforced pocket panels for structured comfort.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The dude found dead in the ranch with his throat slit.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Models walking his sultry runway seduced the audience in beautiful suiting, a dress with a plunging neckline that mirrored an equally high slit.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Denim skirts also have deep utility slits and reinforced pocket panels for structured comfort.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The ensembles are not athleisure or business casual looks; these are stunts — all leather suits, Louis Vuitton T-shirts and dresses slit up the thighs.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The dude found dead in the ranch with his throat slit.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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The loss of Nick Bosa (ACL tear) in Week 3 was already troubling for the defense, but Fred Warner's likely season-ending ankle injury in Week 6 was a serious blow for San Francisco.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some calls end in tears, others in laughter, depending on the day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sophomore slipped past a tackler, then took off for a 51-yard touchdown reception to slice the deficit to 16-13.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours and slice about half-inch thick.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This surgery involves a smaller incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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The hospital was the first Belgian hospital to introduce the single port Da Vinci robot, enabling complex procedures through a single incision or natural orifice.—
Christophe Mouton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Major job cuts have been expected even before the Skydance Media-Paramount Global deal closed, as part of Ellison and his team’s goal of slashing upwards of $2 billion in costs.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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In August, the city laid off 169 workers and slashed hundreds of vacant positions to make up for part of that shortfall.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Espinoza suffered a gash on his leg that forced him from the match in the second half, and the Quakes lost on penalty kicks after taking leads in regulation and extra time.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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After escaping Brenda’s home, the outlet reported that the girl was found with an infected gash on her head, as well as several other injuries across her body.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Finally, in the fourth quarter, Mac Jones let one rip downfield.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rossi’s centering pass landed perfectly on Tarasenko’s stick blade, and the veteran ripped a rising shot over the shoulder of Flyers goalie Dan Vladar.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The organization is also working with ranchers to establish prescribed burn associations to manage the damaging plants and is organizing community cutting days to reduce woody encroachment further.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Store cut or cooked squash in an airtight zip-top bag or container in the refrigerator for up to four days.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 21-year-old conservationist's father died at age 44 in 2006 after being pierced by a stingray barb while filming in Australia.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Minutes into Game 3, shovels pierced the ground to dig the Blue Jays’ postseason grave.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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