as in slices
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 slits
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The original creator opted to piece her garland together by cutting identical slits in the bottom and top of each strip, then sliding them together to create a chain.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Featuring a billowing tank with deep side slits and matching straight-leg pants, this is the perfect set to pack for your summer vacation.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Crafted from 100% silk, the piece drapes with fluidity, while the dramatic arm slits create movement in a way that feels almost costume-like, set for a movie.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Cut several small slits in top crust.
—Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
These capri pants have a drawstring waist, side pockets, and subtle slits, and they’re designed to hit just below the knees on most people.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The sleeveless gown included thigh-high slits at the sides and was crafted with ornate embroidery in jeweled tones of green and blue.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The only telltale signs of the electronics hidden in the temples are a single power button, a four-contact connector, pinhole microphones, and thin speaker grille slits.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The original creator opted to piece her garland together by cutting identical slits in the bottom and top of each strip, then sliding them together to create a chain.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Featuring a billowing tank with deep side slits and matching straight-leg pants, this is the perfect set to pack for your summer vacation.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Crafted from 100% silk, the piece drapes with fluidity, while the dramatic arm slits create movement in a way that feels almost costume-like, set for a movie.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Cut several small slits in top crust.
—Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
These capri pants have a drawstring waist, side pockets, and subtle slits, and they’re designed to hit just below the knees on most people.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The sleeveless gown included thigh-high slits at the sides and was crafted with ornate embroidery in jeweled tones of green and blue.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The only telltale signs of the electronics hidden in the temples are a single power button, a four-contact connector, pinhole microphones, and thin speaker grille slits.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
Noun
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Korda gasped, covered her mouth, waved to the crowd and wiped away tears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Just over an hour into opening statements into the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial of George Pino, who crashed his boat into a Biscayne Bay channel marker almost four years ago, killing a teenage girl, the Doral real estate broker broke down in tears.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The hotel is on the corner of Mission Street, which slices diagonally through the city, and the Embarcadero, which hugs the waterfront from the Bay Bridge west to Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Noun
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These systems are widely considered a potential future alternative to some forms of minimally invasive surgery, possibly enabling procedures in hard-to-reach locations without large incisions or bulky surgical instruments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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The minimally invasive technique uses small needle punctures instead of larger surgical incisions, which can help reduce pain and speed up recovery for patients.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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There were also slashes through one of the plane’s tires.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Just in time for summer, Amazon’s Memorial Day sale slashes 25% off the price of these Nike Calm Mules, which play off the trending sneakers-to-sandals trend.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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An upper-body injury knocked him out for a significant period but there were also healthy scratches mixed in.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The dimple in the mattress stretches into a deep depression, one that essentially rips all the way through.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Continue reading … LEFT EATS LEFT — Hasan Piker rips NJ governor for doing ICE's job with state troopers at ICE facility.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Patrick Stewart, leader of the city’s library foundation, said Friday that cuts to libraries dramatically affect neighborhoods partly because libraries host so many cultural events.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Full-back Max Arfsten drifts into the space that Pulisic has just vacated, while Tim Ream cuts inside and finds him with a direct pass, providing the platform for a quick attack.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Slits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slits. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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