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
The material is lightweight with short sleeves and slits on each side that provide a great cooling effect when walking. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 That night, the Grammy nominee dazzled in a custom Dolce & Gabbana sunshine yellow silk chiffon gown featuring a plunging neckline, high slits and a bodice adorned with a jeweled floral bra. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture. — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Recut the stems at an angle, add small vertical slits to the bottom of each stem, and submerge the stems in very hot or boiling water. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026 This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
  1. tears
  2. slices
  3. incisions
  4. slashes
  5. scratches
  6. rips
  7. cuts
Noun
  • Your eyes constantly produce a thin layer of basal tears to keep the cornea lubricated, and the duct quietly shuttles that trickle into the nose, where it’s absorbed or blended into normal nasal mucus without a trace.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The testimony elicited visible emotion from Celeste’s family — her mother wiped away tears — who remained in court throughout the testimony.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
Definition of tears
Verb
  • Driven by revenge and madness, Sweeney Todd slices necks he is meant to just shave.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
  • Her foot slices down the side of the ball.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of slices
Noun
  • Surgeons opted for a laparoscopic procedure, making small incisions to insert tools to fortify the abdominal wall.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
  • The difference was almost immediate, with results that speak for themselves and require no incisions or surgery.
    — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of incisions
Verb
  • In the closing scene, just as the train approaches, Juggut climbs up to the rope and slashes it with his kirpan (the ceremonial sword carried by observant Sikhs).
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • This, in turn, significantly reduces drag and slashes fuel consumption.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of slashes
Noun
  • Six legs and a center support help create a stable foundation, while linen protectors cover the rail ends and floor-friendly glides help prevent scratches on hard floors.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
  • So consider the size and severity of scratches and markings, as well as the item’s price.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Definition of scratches
Verb
  • It’s followed by Watts, coming in on drums slightly offbeat, and then Richards, who rips the song open with his five-string open G tuning technique.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • During his tour, a solar flare causes an electromagnetic disturbance that rips through the systems of civilization and into the data center.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of rips
Verb
  • Unlike a razor, which simply cuts hair at the surface, an epilator removes it from the root by mechanically plucking multiple hairs at once.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • The headline feature across the lineup is Air Fry Max which, according to Samsung, delivers crispy results without the need to preheat and cuts cooking times by up to 15% compared to the Air Fry modes found on previous-gen models.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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