Thesaurus results for SLIT

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noun

ˈslit

Definition of slit

as in tear

a long deep cut made a slit in the fabric about nine inches long

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slit

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verb

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

Noun

Hilton paired her sparkling hip-slit minidress with divisive thigh-high cutout boots. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 Another option with pockets, this wrinkle-free maxi from Anrabess offers a flowing fit and two side slits to add a little visual interest. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

And when her enemies slept, her forces crept into their camps and slit their throats. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 They’re designed with a sleek flat front, a mid-rise elastic waistband, a slightly loose leg opening, and small side slits for a comfortable, relaxed fit. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit

Noun

Her barbs are sharp enough to bring even Regina George to tears.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
In April 2021, a tear in the liner of the site’s largest holding pond threatened to breach and flood surrounding homes with a wall of polluted water up to 20 feet high.

— Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of tear

Verb

After 24 hours, cut the roast in half and slice as thinly as possible using a deli slicer or electric knife.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
My plastic fork sliced right through the fluffy, dessert-like dish after topping it off with some syrup, and the taste wasn’t too far off from the ones back home.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of slice

Noun

The medical team had trouble finding a vein to administer the lethal drugs and finally made an incision in his groin area.

— Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
This included the execution of Clarence Dixon, when medical officials reportedly had difficulty finding his vein and then opted to make an incision near his groin after about 25 minutes, according to the AP.

— Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of incision

Verb

Bolsonaro, 45, pledges to slash the deficit and realign the country's foreign policy with Washington.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
The announcement comes after his One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year slashed Medicare funding, disqualifying thousands from eligibility and raising fees for the rest.

— Melissa Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of slash

Noun

The blow caused a minor skull fracture and a gash that required three stitches to close.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
The disbelief at billowing black smoke from a gash in the Pentagon and collapsing skyscrapers of steel, the dread over what attacks might yet come, the hope that people might be pulled from the rubble alive.

— Ann Gerhart, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gash

Verb

Why small home upgrades matter now Big-ticket home projects have gotten expensive, and most people cannot rip out a bathroom or rewire a living room just to make Wednesday feel a little better.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
To his right, Morello’s teenage son Roman, who ripped out a solo with his electric guitar behind his back, the instrument daubed with a call to action for homeless rights.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of rip

Verb

For decades, the European Union has led the world in implementing policies designed to cut emissions, creating the world’s most important price on carbon and crafting the rules of the road for a wide range of regulatory efforts.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Staff cut raw chicken and then proceeded to cut lamb without washing, rinsing and sanitizing cutting boards and prep tables.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cut

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