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
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 So consider opting for this breezy style with a V-neckline, cap sleeves, side slits, roomy pockets, and a curved hem. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 26 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
  1. tears
  2. slices
  3. incisions
  4. slashes
  5. scratches
  6. rips
  7. cuts
Noun
  • With tears in their eyes, Raq wonders if her son still loves her.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Bret purports to understand, there are unmistakable tears in his eyes.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 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
  • These smaller incisions are intended to reduce scalp trauma and support healing, though recovery varies by patient.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Surgeons opted for a laparoscopic procedure, making small incisions to insert tools to fortify the abdominal wall.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 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
  • Mentos candies, despite their smooth appearance, have numerous small cracks, crevices, pores, and scratches, which act as nucleation sites.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Everything was present with no missing parts, and the optics were clean with no scratches.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 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
  • 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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