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
Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 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 Leg slits offer more breathability and comfort for shorter wearers. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 This style is best paired with dresses that feature knee- or thigh-high slits, a styling trick known for lengthening one’s legs. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
  1. tears
  2. slices
  3. incisions
  4. slashes
  5. scratches
  6. rips
  7. cuts
Noun
  • The crowd erupted, some cheering and others brought to tears, a collective wave of emotion rolling over us as the sky went dark.
    — Annissa Durar, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Through tears, Duarte described seeing footage of four men who wore ski masks and carried rifles getting out of a minivan and forcing her son and Ruelas into a second car.
    — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tears
Verb
  • That line slices the plane into two halves, one of which will contain two corners of the outer triangle (the bottom half in the figure below).
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
  • You may already be accustomed to changing channels frequently since the NFL eagerly slices up its schedule across multiple networks.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of slices
Noun
  • Vibrio vulnificus can enter the body through unhealed cuts and scrapes, recent piercings and tattoos, and recent surgical incisions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These smaller incisions are intended to reduce scalp trauma and support healing, though recovery varies by patient.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of incisions
Verb
  • Applying this rule to back-to-school clothes, summer swimwear, and winter boots takes minimal extra effort (plus a little storage space) and slashes kid clothing budgets in half.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Continue reading … DOLLAR DIPLOMACY — Taco Bell slashes prices on lettuce-free favorites to win back wary customers.
    — , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of slashes
Noun
  • Material resists scratches, and no drilling into the car is required to install them.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Zimmerley allegedly told deputies that the horse’s stab wounds were cat scratches, Ivey said.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratches
Verb
  • The ambitious staging literally rips the fourth wall off a two-story house, giving a voyeuristic view into the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom.
    — William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Pouring them straight into a trash bag could lead to a smelly mess if the bag rips and leaks.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of rips
Verb
  • The desire for a longer, fitter life cuts across age, gender, and race.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Medical certification of Oleh’s gender dysphoria cuts little ice with the military, who exercise institutional transphobia while taking him at his word regarding his identity.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuts

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