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noun

ˈslit How to pronounce slit (audio)
Definition of slitnext
as in tear
a long deep cut made a slit in the fabric about nine inches long

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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
It’s thoughtfully designed, with a flattering side slit and patches in the armpit area to ensure modest coverage. — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 In between the legs was—no getting around it—a slit, through which all visitors were invited to pass. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Verb
If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026 Moments later, Gavalas slit his wrists, according to the complaint. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
  1. tear
  2. slice
  3. incision
  4. slash
  5. gash
  6. rip
  7. cut
  8. pierce
Noun
  • Before suffering a season-ending ACL tear against Illinois in February, Cason was in the midst of a breakout campaign.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • That was until this weekend, when Graham died unexpectedly after a trip overseas from a life-threatening condition caused by a tear in his aorta, the body's main artery.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of tear
Verb
  • The magazine’s anatomically graphic photos—rats butchered alive, dogs with their faces sliced open, monkeys screaming at the electrodes implanted in their abdomens—seemed like windows into hell.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Cover with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Definition of slice
Noun
  • In context, Thomas Tuchel’s side is showing fantastic incision.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • His mother, Amie Walden, shared that the hospital had to conduct a 3-inch bowel resection to remove part of his bowel, leaving a 6-inch incision on his abdomen.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of incision
Verb
  • And with a handful of film distributors siphoning a greater portion of box office revenue, the states argue that theaters will likely be forced to raise ticket prices and slash investments for larger screens, luxury seating and concessions.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • Warner dramatically reduced its own debt after slashing budgets, but is still tens of billions of dollars in the red, which helped set the stage for Paramount's unsolicited bid.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
Definition of slash
Noun
  • No one has been accused of making gashes, according to charging documents.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • The unnamed diver suffered a gash to his leg from a sheet of metal underwater.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026
Definition of gash
Verb
  • Homeowners of that era ripped out their vegetable gardens and orange trees to set up oil rigs.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigators are probing a destructive fire that ripped through a Sun Valley strip mall early Sunday morning, destroying a beloved family-run market.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of rip
Verb
  • The first due to a slip from Porro, which allowed Andy Robertson to cut the ball back for McTominay.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The Odyssey’s crew is full of longtime Nolan collaborators, from cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, who has worked with Nolan since Interstellar, to editor Jennifer Lame, who previously cut Tenet and Oppenheimer.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • In his first international meeting with England, Messi had a pair of assists on two late-match daggers that pierced through the hearts of Three Lions’ players and supporters.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Finally, in 2024 in Chicago, in an accidental shooting, the same bullet pierced a 16-year-old boy and a policeman.
    — Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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