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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The two side slits add another layer of effortlessness.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Expect the gowns to feature high slits and moments of mesh and leather.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While simple, the side slits create vertical lines that lengthen the legs.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Then, the experiment decides whether to monitor the slits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Katie Holmes, Selena Gomez, and many fashion editors have also been seen wearing this cult coat, which has softly draped shawl lapels, dropped shoulders and slits at the seams.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
The silhouettes reflect the original styles with design elements, including functional skirt slits, raised collars and wraparound jacket style.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The two side slits add another layer of effortlessness.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Expect the gowns to feature high slits and moments of mesh and leather.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While simple, the side slits create vertical lines that lengthen the legs.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Then, the experiment decides whether to monitor the slits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Katie Holmes, Selena Gomez, and many fashion editors have also been seen wearing this cult coat, which has softly draped shawl lapels, dropped shoulders and slits at the seams.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
Noun
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In 2022, Japanese researchers found that dogs produced tears when reuniting with their humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Blum looked around, stunned with tears welling in her eyes.—
Aaron Sullivan,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.—
Anna Theoktisto,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the time, the operation required incisions in both legs and the abdomen to open up the whole artery, and 50% of cases resulted in amputation or death.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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There is a unique anatomical panel embedded in this wrap that supports and protects your episiotomy incisions and perineal tears.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Orchestrated by a central process orchestration layer such as zenon, this approach accelerates scale-up from lab to full production, slashes changeover time, reduces waste, and breaks vendor lock‑in while protecting existing assets and enabling continuous improvement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The system slashes both capital expenditure and long-term maintenance costs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chemical irritants affect the eyes, skin and lungs first, causing scratches to the surface of the eye, painful skin reactions, breathing difficulties and acute psychological distress.—
Michele Heisler,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Forwards Pavol Regenda, Jeff Skinner, and defenseman Sam Dickinson will be the healthy scratches.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s one unloved hotel and little else to see from Highway 31, the road that rips through town and runs far, far north, all the way to Lake Michigan.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The bear that rips the plastic bass to shreds is AI-generated, said Nathan Monteith, the executive creative director at Highdive.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The commercial humorously cuts to everyday viewers — who might as well be analogs for us on the couch — enraptured by Spears' girl-next-door effervescence.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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GoldZone, at this moment, cuts to commercial seconds before the final throw.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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