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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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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

Cut a piece of felt to fit the top of a canning jar and make a slit in the center as shown. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 The straight silhouette looks put-together with minimal effort, while staying easy to move around in thanks to a subtle back slit. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

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 Before police took him into custody, Tran slit his wrists, cut his neck and poked the blade into his stomach, but all of the wounds were superficial. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slit

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Noun

Thank you, Tim, for giving the world a little more freedom, a little more fearlessness, and through the tears in our eyes, the courage to BE IT.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
More recently, it’s been tied up in lawsuits in Kingston, where the company’s current owner and Gottlieb’s nephew, Neil Bender, has been on an acquisition tear.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tear

Verb

From there, the software can automatically repair models, orient them for printing, generate supports, arrange parts on the build plate, slice the file, and send it directly to the printer.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
The blade can make light work of opening packages, cutting cord, slicing through leather, and more.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of slice

Noun

The procedure involves making an incision behind the ear and drilling into the mastoid bone to reach the inner ear.

— Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
While visiting her dermatologist for Botox, Philipps said the doctor noticed that her surgical incision did not look right and urged her to contact her surgeons.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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Verb

But the White House cut its offices and weakened its ability to follow up with cases, as well as slashed funding to research on disparities that people of color face in getting diagnosed and attaining resources for disabilities.

— Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The brand’s Labor Day sale promotions also slash the original price tag on this extra comfy model by over $1,000.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of slash

Noun

Fifth Round - Romero 10-9 (Lopez 49-46) Romero opened a huge gash over Lopez’s eye with a left hook and then nearly dropped him with a right hand.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Ryan has a large gash on his head extending from his forehead down onto his right eyebrow.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of gash

Verb

The threat of shortages pushed countries across Asia to impose export bans, cut import duties, and start rationing fuel to maintain supplies.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Unlike the heavy smoky eyes and cut creases of the 2010s, this trend is throwing it back to the 1990s when smoky eyes were more minimalist.

— Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026

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