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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
Female cicadas can cause minor damage to trees by creating slits in branches, leading to browning or drooping tips. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 The Elleven Linen Straight Maxi Skirt is the ultimate understated outfit foundation, designed with a straight, ankle-length silhouette and a flirty side slit designed to add a feminine flair to just about anything. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
  1. tear
  2. slice
  3. incision
  4. slash
  5. gash
  6. rip
  7. cut
  8. pierce
Noun
  • When service is done and cleaned up, both Joy and Kayley cry tears of embarrassment and frustration.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • After 14 months away due to an ACL tear, Hanks, 21, scored the winner in the final seconds of the 2-1 victory over the Pride.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tear
Verb
  • After cooling off from the smokehouse, hams are ready to slice.
    — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The bridge of Islam Makhachev's nose, right cheek and forehead were scraped or sliced open and his left cheek sported a baseball-sized bruise after taking a few too many brutal blows to the face.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of slice
Noun
  • Instead of using incisions or drilling into the skull, CoMind (coincidentally like Olix) uses infrared lasers and light signals to measure brain activity.
    — Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Vibrio vulnificus can enter the body through unhealed cuts and scrapes, recent piercings and tattoos, and recent surgical incisions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of incision
Verb
  • Now, hundreds of regional airports across the country have lost commercial service entirely or seen their flight schedules slashed.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • China has slashed its imports by 4 million barrels per day to 5 million barrels per day, which has played a key role in keeping crude prices from surging higher during the Iran war, McNally told CNBC.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of slash
Noun
  • Ryan has a large gash on his head extending from his forehead down onto his right eyebrow.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The victim, station agent Tamika Davis, suffered a gash to her face, swelling, and pain.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gash
Verb
  • Immediately after that, a powerful blast rips through the street.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly two months later, support is still pouring in for victims of the wildfires that ripped through southern Colorado earlier this summer.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rip
Verb
  • Since it was designated the first national recreation area in 1964, hordes of visitors have cut Lake Mead’s glassy surface with jet skis and boats, carelessly dropping belongings that may now wash up on shore.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • First, prep your sandwich with any fillings, then place it into the cutter to cut and seal in one step.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • Poy was wounded in a second land mine explosion that pierced his face and body with shrapnel and killed three of his colleagues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple bullets pierced Bridegan’s body and vehicle – one just inches from his toddler, Bexley, who was uninjured and crying, still strapped into her car seat, according to CNN affiliate WJXT, which cited prosecutors.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
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