Thesaurus results for SLIT

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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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slit

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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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Noun

John Whitney was this experimental filmmaker who had developed this technique called ‘slit scan,’ which would be a key element to the ‘Stargate’ sequence. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 The double-slit experiment, for example, is a classic setup where scientists send particles through two gaps in a screen and observe a resulting interference pattern, proving that the particles act as waves. — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

In 2014 and 2017, there were very violent protests; people were burned alive, motorcyclists had their throats slit, health centers were set on fire, schools were set on fire. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026 The repeat was a cleaner A-line style with a round neckline, flared sleeves and a center slit through the midi skirt. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for slit

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Noun

Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
These liners stay flat, unlike thinner mats that curl and tear under the high temps.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of tear

Verb

The outrage mob may try to sink their talons into anyone who does, but they've been declawed by the will of the people — who sliced right through the propaganda.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
My only gripe is these don’t come with a dipping sauce, so pick up a bag of scallions to slice and scatter over—nice touch—and the Gyoza Dipping Sauce.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of slice

Verb

Milei’s austerity drive has produced a rare budget surplus and slashed annual inflation from 200% to about 32%.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
The Catholic Church has criticized Milei’s austerity measures that have slashed social spending, and his embrace of artificial intelligence.

— Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of slash

Noun

But the gashes in the run game kept mounting — starting Week 1 against the Bears, a game in which Chicago ran for 291 yards in the season-opener in Bank of America Stadium.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Hospital pictures displayed in court later showed the child appeared to have a large horizontal gash from one end of the forehead to the other, in addition to several bruises.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of gash

Verb

Old walls that once separated the exam rooms have been ripped down, leaving a large open space.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee Updated November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
But this audience was too savvy to be faked out, and their silence was upheld during that most delicate of passages — which, combined with the lack of the visual intrusion of an 18,000-strong filming crew, made for some heart-ripping magic.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of rip

Verb

Jovany Barragan’s second field goal — a 35-yarder on an untimed down — cut Serra’s deficit to 21-6 at halftime.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The verdict came just three days after regulators seized Ueno Bank, cutting nearly 3 million customers off from their savings and bank cards and setting off a political crisis.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of cut

Verb

Accumulation of food debris observed on the piercing part of can opener.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Bauer, who was working in uniform, was shot twice — with one of the bullets piercing his heart — during a robbery at Kislak National Bank, 13490 NW Seventh Ave.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

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