Thesaurus results for SLITS

slits 1 of 2

noun

plural of slit

as in tears

a long deep cut made a slit in the fabric about nine inches long

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slits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of slit

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

Noun

Thigh-high slits, cut-outs, and teasingly erotic asymmetries were all part of the package, typically accessorized with razor-thin stilettos. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 For the Paris premiere of The Odyssey on July 8, Zendaya wore the same lace jacket over a sheer skirt with dramatic slits on the sides. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026 Plus, the side slits are practically made for showing off a pair of tall boots this fall. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026 There’s also front flap pockets that add practical storage, and button side slits for extra flexibility and movement. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Its material is breathable and wrinkle-resistant, and the midi hemline has two side slits that make the dress easy to move in. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 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 Franco-Swedish sportswear brand Ron Dorff took a healthy dollop of ‘80s inspiration to design its Exerciser shorts, which feature a short length with rounded slide slits. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

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Noun

At his Austin watch party, supporters celebrated the results with cheers, dancing and tears.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Supporters cried tears of joy and hugged one another, sharing political news of the city and also the country, as the energy in the crowd further amped up seemingly every half-hour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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Verb

Greece's prime minister rejected a maritime agreement between Libya and Turkey, which slices ownership of part of the eastern Mediterranean Sea between the two countries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Wild Lab Bakery sells decadent peanut butter cup cookies, as well, and Missy’s Pies slices up a droolworthy combo that features a layer of peanut butter on top of a chocolate brownie.

— Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of slices

Verb

At room temperature, this microscopic waiting room slashes charge loss by a 75% compared to conventional materials.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Using a sharp knife, make crosswise slashes every 2 in [5 cm] along the body, cutting down to the bone.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of slashes

Noun

Using a scrub brush on your glass cooktop will create scratches over time.

— Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026
Sue Spitzer of Rockford had on her pendant made of green glass, which was smooth and glossy on top but laced with tiny white scratches on the bottom.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of scratches

Verb

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a method that cuts a critical stage of lithium-ion battery manufacturing by up to 60%, potentially saving large factories as much as $100 million in production costs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
At the end, the video cuts to the Wicked actress watching the ad in a theater, cheering as the credits roll before winking at the camera.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

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