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
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
The mid-rise is universally flattering, and the side slits in the hemline allow for a full range of movement.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The silhouettes reflect the original styles with design elements, including functional skirt slits, raised collars and wraparound jacket style.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Expect the gowns to feature high slits and moments of mesh and leather.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Then, the experiment decides whether to monitor the slits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
Using sharp metal disks that spin, the machine carves slits into the soil and drops the grass seed into those slits.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
The mid-rise is universally flattering, and the side slits in the hemline allow for a full range of movement.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The silhouettes reflect the original styles with design elements, including functional skirt slits, raised collars and wraparound jacket style.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Expect the gowns to feature high slits and moments of mesh and leather.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Then, the experiment decides whether to monitor the slits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
Noun
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The film follows Fogarty, who lives with EB, a rare and extremely painful genetic condition that leaves her skin so fragile it blisters and tears at the slightest touch.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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While expressing his condolences to the families of the officials killed, Trevilla Trejo broke down into tears.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.—
Anna Theoktisto,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Long, deep incisions are made on either side of the injury, allowing the swollen muscles some room to move and relieving the buildup of pressure.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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The complication is treated with incisions in the leg.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Congress slashes taxes, writes stimulus checks, and fattens unemployment-insurance payouts.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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The old formula not only fails to reflect how much Argentine households spend on present-day staples like Netflix subscriptions and iPhones, experts say, but also underrepresents the costs of public services like health care and electricity that have skyrocketed as Milei slashes subsidies.—
Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While sponges and gentle scrubbers are safe for stainless steel, do not use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads, which can leave permanent scratches.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to use high-quality silver polish to avoid damaging it and have fine scratches removed, but be sure not to over-polish it.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It’s generally accepted that John rips Carolyn’s engagement ring off her finger in the park, and returns it when sitting on the curb.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Costarring Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning, the film rips open the emotional wounds that are often left by one's parents.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Aside from the 43rd president’s penchant for surfacing mostly for official events — joking in an affectionate and hilarious manner with Michelle Obama — Bush’s taciturn post-presidency cuts a striking contrast with the two men who bracketed his tenure.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The full effects of DOGE cuts to tens of thousands of federal contracts and agreements may never be fully known, experts say, and controversy lingers.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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