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
Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The kirigami cuts stretch open during free fall, creating many small slits that allow air to pass through in an orderly way.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Place the parchment circle with the slits in it over the apples.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
The hems are finished with seamed details and side slits.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Monochromatic looks, bombers, utilitarian pockets, jackets that ranged from oversized to peplum to cropped, double layers, skirts, balloon pants, leather laser cuts, fringe, perforated touches, sheer peeks, open backs, high slits and tan legs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Net pots are plastic containers with slits that allow roots to grow through.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
My eyes shrunk to slits, trying to spot the glow sticks that The Medellín Cartel had affixed to their bounty, which slowly lit up the water’s surface like fluorescent fireflies.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
This sweater dress is comfortable, cozy, and effortlessly stylish with details like a collar, side slits, and neutral stripes.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The kirigami cuts stretch open during free fall, creating many small slits that allow air to pass through in an orderly way.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Place the parchment circle with the slits in it over the apples.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
The hems are finished with seamed details and side slits.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Monochromatic looks, bombers, utilitarian pockets, jackets that ranged from oversized to peplum to cropped, double layers, skirts, balloon pants, leather laser cuts, fringe, perforated touches, sheer peeks, open backs, high slits and tan legs.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
Net pots are plastic containers with slits that allow roots to grow through.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
My eyes shrunk to slits, trying to spot the glow sticks that The Medellín Cartel had affixed to their bounty, which slowly lit up the water’s surface like fluorescent fireflies.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
Noun
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Specifically, in Nabers' case, that injury occurred on what has become a notorious turf surface at MetLife Stadium, which has also claimed other players' seasons to serious injuries, including multiple ACL and Achilles tears.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In August, the manager for Chris Brown surprised Monica with a new Maybach, bringing her to tears.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And Lutz ultimately slices 42-yard than slams into left upright.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces But the downward revision of 911,000 jobs over that 12-month period slices those gains in half.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With the female the surgeon is in the abdomen anyway, but wouldn’t the male need two incisions and does that pose more risk or challenges in healing?—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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There were also incisions made between their pelvis to officially separate them.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consistency builds trust and slashes audit drag.—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cherry picks up a knife and slashes Laura’s tires on the way out, for good measure.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They’re made of heavy-duty, durable ceramic with a glass porcelain finish and are resistant to scratches.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consistent cleaning routines and safe storage habits help prevent smudges, scratches, and buildup.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As several women listen intently, Belushi, donning a toga, rips the guitar out of Bishop's hands and smashes it into a wall.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Never one to give up, Arisu rips a piece of the grid room’s floor from its moorings and uses it to smash into the screen wall separating him from the outside.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Slits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slits. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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