as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole
I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger
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Recent Examples of sliver
Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
That means just a thing silver sliver of Earth's only natural satellite will be illuminated as most of its near-facing side faces away from our planet, NASA explains.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026
Belinda Leong’s bakery starts with a twice-baked brioche, dips it in passion fruit syrup, then tops it with almond cream and slivered almonds, adding a tropical twist to a traditional bostock recipe.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Just a five-minute walk from the loading zone is the entrance to the fissure, an unassuming sliver of water that snakes between the dark volcanic rocks.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
That means just a thing silver sliver of Earth's only natural satellite will be illuminated as most of its near-facing side faces away from our planet, NASA explains.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Verb
The sandwich has two beef patties, three slices of white cheddar cheese, slivered onions, lettuce and pickles served on a poppy‑ and sesame-seed bun.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026
Belinda Leong’s bakery starts with a twice-baked brioche, dips it in passion fruit syrup, then tops it with almond cream and slivered almonds, adding a tropical twist to a traditional bostock recipe.
—Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliver
Noun
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Three Rock rises to the occasion But the members of Three Rock are eager to prove their mettle, especially Hartman (Simon Auclair), whose jealousy over Ace's graduation earlier this season left him with a massive chip on his shoulder.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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There's an emphasis on seafood here, with the popular Smoked Fish (chips n’ dip) as well as a few different raw items to choose from.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Beau Neidhardt slices a Kale Caesar Cutlet hoagie.—
Susan Spencer,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Start by slicing one fresh jalapeño into thin rounds.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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On one side of it is a fragment of my first novel.—
Joyce Johnson,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Their wedding photo only appears in a newspaper fragment, as Tandberg never made a full-size print.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The dress is adorned with mother of pearl diamond shards, pearls and crystal xillions.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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That film generated some moody power before collapsing into a pile of surrealist-horror shards.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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While the group claims it was formed by splinter factions of the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, authorities have accused it of being a front for the TTP.—
Riaz Khan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Not-so-splendid splinter During a 1976 game against the Dodgers at San Diego Stadium, Padres left-hander Randy Jones was pitching to the Dodgers’ Bill Russell to lead off the seventh inning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Sliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliver. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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