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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Working with stylist Frank Fleming for her Actor Awards red carpet look, Russell wore a custom Louis Vuitton one-shoulder gown with a high slit.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 2 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Lighter scratches only touch the surface while moderate to deep scratches can usually be felt by sticking your fingernail in the slit to determine how deep the scratch really is.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Working with stylist Frank Fleming for her Actor Awards red carpet look, Russell wore a custom Louis Vuitton one-shoulder gown with a high slit.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Moments later, Gavalas slit his wrists, the complaint said.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Both women occasionally smiled through their tears, telegraphing poise and control more than an overflowing inner joy.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many in the courtroom, including members of Corder’s family, could be seen attempting to hold back tears.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The terse staff will slice a rectangular piece of pizza for you from a long slab, wrap it in paper, and send you on your way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those threats include boat strikes from propellers slicing through shells, being caught in fishing nets, shoreline development, tree removal reducing natural cover, de-icing bubblers that give otters access to hibernating turtles, and climate change.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instruments fit through small incisions, and a surgeon controls the robot throughout.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The da Vinci system’s ability to delicately peel and stitch fruit skin illustrated the fine motor control available to surgeons working on human tissue through minimally invasive incisions.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The other cost-slashing option that is seldom practiced is the simulcast in which the radio network broadcasts the TV announcers, a path the Dallas Stars have preferred for decades.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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At that point, Cupe allegedly became agitated and attacked the bystander with a box cutter, slashing him across the chest.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before he was stabbed to death, Valdez allegedly bit the relative who killed him, causing an inches-long gash on the victim’s hand, then attacked the man’s wife who was also in her early 60s, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The mugger grabbed the knife and slashed his victim in the face, causing a deep gash.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … ROBES RIVALRY — Liberal justice Elena Kagan rips colleague Jackson's dissent in rare public break.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Then a man comes in from behind and rips down their banner.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Cavaliers led by as many as 36 points, but the Heat went on a third-quarter run to cut the deficit to 19 in the final seconds of the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Reduce the lot size, cut the square footage, and a house should cost less, supporters said.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Armed with my beloved buns (one already torn into) the rest of the flight slipped by, until New York’s piercing skyline came firmly into view.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bullet that struck McKay passed through his arm, pierced his torso and struck his heart inside the Key Gardens burger joint, on Metropolitan Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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