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
Slight slits created tension at the cuffs of the full-length dress’ long sleeves. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
  1. tears
  2. slices
  3. incisions
  4. slashes
  5. scratches
  6. rips
  7. cuts
Noun
  • Parts of a dust jacket missing due to tape or just large tears is bad patina in my eyes.
    — David Michon, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The lemon symbolizes the bitter taste of fate, and the salt is for the countless tears of the family members of fallen military members.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of tears
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
Noun
  • Christie learned to steel herself and would avert her eyes during knife incisions.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Eye Surgery The incisions a doctor makes during eye surgery can irritate nerve fibers that signal the brain to make tears.
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of incisions
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
  • Continue reading … NATION IN MOURNING — Canadian service members killed, 19 critically injured after fire rips through base.
    — , FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • When an explosion rips through the hills, 35-year-old Nengsal is dug out of the debris having lost a leg.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rips
Verb
  • Amendment 3 cuts only those taxes, imposing a $150,000 homestead tax exemption in 2027 rising to $250,000 the following year.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Planned cuts to the public university system, which represents a near-universal point of pride in the crisis-prone country, sent students into the streets.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of cuts

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“Slits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slits. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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