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
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Female cicadas cut slits along the thin twigs at the ends of branches to lay their eggs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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
Noun
The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Female cicadas cut slits along the thin twigs at the ends of branches to lay their eggs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
Noun
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Unlike standard eye drops that get washed away by tears within minutes, living eye drops use bacteria that colonize the eye and continuously release therapeutic proteins after a single application.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Her husband Ve Bui accepted the honor, holding back tears.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Rivian slashes service wait times.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Within days, Jesni was released from the hospital with a few scratches and not a single broken bone.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Use a non-abrasive cleaning tool like a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … GLOVES OFF — Fired '60 Minutes' veteran rips new bosses as incompetent, claims pro-Trump bias.—
,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Both are subject to disruption from the Milky Way's gravity, which triggers bursts of star formation within them and rips away a stream of gas from both, called the Magellanic Stream.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Quantum exposure cuts across data, supplier contracts, capital allocation, customer commitments, regulatory adequacy and board appetite.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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For instance, its strategic partner Cone Denim is only a five-minute drive from Parras, and the group ensures that textiles are available by pre-booking and reserving fabrics, which cuts six to eight weeks out of the process.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Slits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slits. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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