Thesaurus results for SLITS

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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

Make sure to cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape, and coat the top with egg wash. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 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 Its three-dimensional skirt jutted out from the hips, while giant slits put Theron’s legs on full display. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 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

Noun

While melamine sponges are certainly effective cleaning tools, they are also considered an abrasive material and can leave fine scratches all across your stainless steel appliances.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
An infected animal can spread rabies to humans and other animals through bites, scratches or oral secretions.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scratches

Verb

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
But the coyote has other plans and rips it up, forcing the matter to trial.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of rips

Verb

The video cuts to flashback of similar experiences in which Swift, his then-companion, reacted more angrily to his infractions.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
The video cuts to Swift living out exactly what Johnson’s been living through, revealing that Farrell poisoned Swift, leading to her death.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026

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