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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
With a linen-blend material, the pants will help regulate your body temperature in the brutal summer heat, while the subtle side slits at the hem add an extra stylish touch. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 The corseted number retails for $14,500 and features a thigh-high slit, as well as a cowl neckline. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 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
  • Messi, visibly emotional, removed his shirt to wipe tears from his eyes.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Ronaldo, 41, one of the most legendary scorers in the history of soccer, burst into tears, soaking up the final moments of the game.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of tear
Verb
  • Peel kiwis using a knife, peeler, or spoon, and slice into wedges, rounds, cubes, or decorative halves.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • The thighs just need to be sliced into large pieces (1½-2 inches is the sweet spot) before being threaded onto skewers.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 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
  • The most recent controversy came in January, when the county paid $135,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused Kramer of improperly slashing a property’s value by millions of dollars — then retaliating against the employee who raised alarms about it.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Last year, the charity Oxfam noted that G7 countries, which collectively account for around 75% of all official development assistance, were set to slash their aid spending by 28% in 2026 compared to 2024 levels.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of slash
Noun
  • Trump has charged that a 350-foot gash was cut into the pool’s liner in the midst of recent renovations, while Burgum described it as multiple cuts adding up to that figure.
    — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of gash
Verb
  • This is a clear example of how technology enables equipment upgrades without needing to rip and replace the underlying hardware asset.
    — Amit Chaturvedy, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • It’s followed by Watts, coming in on drums slightly offbeat, and then Richards, who rips the song open with his five-string open G tuning technique.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Definition of rip
Verb
  • But hotels in Miami or Fort Lauderdale aren’t as desperate now to cut them.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions.
    — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • Defensively strong enough to stifle their talented attackers, with the technical ability to pierce their backline on the counter.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Even Good’s maroon Honda Pilot, the windshield pierced by Ross’s bullet, was bundled away by the FBI into a storage facility before state law enforcement could get a look at it.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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