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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, the back cutout emphasizes a pretty tie at the neck, while the side has a slit to the knee.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
And that’s exactly what Hub gets when attempting to arrest two criminals who have escaped bail, but who end up catching the bondsman off-guard, shooting him with a shotgun blast (a bulletproof vest saves his life) and then ultimately slitting his throat with a knife.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The dress featured allover sheer fabric embellished with shimmering silver jewels and embroidery throughout, as well as a thigh-high slit at the front along with two bold cutouts — one at the waist and another above the bustline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, the back cutout emphasizes a pretty tie at the neck, while the side has a slit to the knee.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Verb
The leg slits are nicely placed and the shoulder cut is perfect.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
And that’s exactly what Hub gets when attempting to arrest two criminals who have escaped bail, but who end up catching the bondsman off-guard, shooting him with a shotgun blast (a bulletproof vest saves his life) and then ultimately slitting his throat with a knife.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Achilles tears generally take up to a year to recover from, though some athletes have returned to their respective sports sooner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Since Senga’s injury, the Mets have lost fellow starters Tylor Megill to an elbow sprain, Griffin Canning to a season-ending Achilles tear and Paul Blackburn to a shoulder impingement.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Here’s how to segment a lemon: Step 1: Peel the lemon: Using a sharp chef’s knife or paring knife, slice the top and bottom from the lemon to reveal the fruit.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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The Police Department’s rescue boat sliced across the choppy water toward the Johnstons’ MasterCraft.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Liposuction removes excess fat from the area using a suction tube inserted into a small incision.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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Surgeons made a relatively small incision to implant a wireless, rechargeable coin-sized brain chip in the part of RJ’s brain that handles thoughts and body movement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Trump also suggested that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE — the cost-cutting division unpopular among Americans that Musk led before exiting the administration in late May — might consider slashing incentives that Musk’s companies receive from the U.S. government.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Norms are being shattered, aid budgets for the poorest and most vulnerable are being slashed, and for the first time in a generation, extreme poverty has been on the rise.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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This clearly revealed a large gash in the man's esophagus resulting from the robust eruption.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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The bloody wound resulted in stitches and a gash on her forehead.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Trump tear-gasses children, rips them from their parents, and deports farmworkers.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Every first without him will cut especially deep, but there will also be comfort to be gained from being back together at Kirkby.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points in December are growing, according to Oxford Economics.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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With piercing honesty and raw emotion, Jean Smart delivers a powerful monologue in Call Me Izzy, a new play written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The hot nights pierced with cold decisions on young men’s futures.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
6 July 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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