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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 relaxed-fit blouse features a curved layered hem with side slits and quarter-length sleeves that can be rolled up or worn down. — Emily Weaver, 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 With a linen-blend material, the pants will help regulate your body temperature in the brutal summer heat, while the subtle side slits at the hem add an extra stylish touch. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 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

Noun

While relatives looked on in bemusement, my brother and I burst into tears, inconsolable.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
On Wednesday, Argentina player Lisandro Martínez was asked if the banner could have stirred deep emotions and tears for a veteran of the Malvinas conflict.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of tears

Noun

The lightweight carbon steel body heats water quickly while remaining easier to lift than cast iron alternatives, and the durable porcelain enamel resists rust and scratches.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Cars have destroyed one-third of the roughly 70 planters the city installed back in 2020 and marred the survivors with chips, scratches and dents.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 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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