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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Noun

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 Its stretchy, lightweight fabric and slits that reach above the knee keep you cool and comfortable. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 12 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 But the Jack-o’-Lantern’s telltale gills, or long, deep slits under the cap, will set you straight, since the chicken of the woods has pores underneath instead. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Saldivar wiped away tears when prosecutors played her full 911 call in court.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Her barbs are sharp enough to bring even Regina George to tears.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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Verb

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
The Yellowstone River slices through its middle, a miles-long stretch of meadow called the Yellowstone Valley.

— Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of slices

Noun

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
Doctors made long surgical incisions along his left leg, from his hip to his ankle, and along his inner calf and thigh.

— Diane Herbst, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of incisions

Verb

The company wants Starship to be a fully and rapidly reusable transport system that slashes the cost of spaceflight.

— Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
This setup slashes solvent consumption by 40 percent and cuts the equipment footprint by more than half.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of slashes

Noun

According to the warrant affidavit, Flagge said the girl appeared fine but had some scratches on her.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Rabies is a nearly 100% fatal zoonotic virus spread by bites, scratches and oral secretions (saliva) from infected animals.

— Eva Flowe October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of scratches

Verb

Donalds rips opponent’s ‘complete 180’ as Dem’s own 2016 words come back to haunt him in tightening gov race.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
During a process called Hills capture, as a stellar binary orbits a supermassive black hole and the gravitational influence of the black hole rips the binary apart, ejecting one star while capturing the other.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rips

Verb

The column also presents the military leadership cuts as a reason for concern about the resilience of democratic institutions, especially if experienced leaders are removed while the administration concentrates power.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Then, the film cuts to show our protagonist’s hand hovering in front of a slide projector displaying a plot of cheap land in South Carolina where nuclear weapons were developed during the Cold War.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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