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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
With Garrett’s contract adjusted, the Rams saw a sliver of possibility.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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
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Noun
An easy 10-minute swim will have you on the fringing reef, with slivers of multi-coloured fish, gliding turtles and epic coral formations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
With Garrett’s contract adjusted, the Rams saw a sliver of possibility.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
The business executive went viral in February after posting his video review of the Big Arch, a hefty burger packed with two quarter-pound patties, three slices of cheese and crispy onions — along with the usual pickles, slivered onions and lettuce.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliver
Noun
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Expensive chips require capital.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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English Cucumbers English cucumbers, also known as greenhouse, European, or seedless cucumbers, are a type of slicing cucumber known for their softer seeds and thinner skin, which is why they're wrapped in plastic when sold at supermarkets.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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This is because the main enemies in this game look to be large chitinous alien monsters, which your titular Gundam can slice into tiny pieces.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The lithosphere, however, is not a single piece but is divided into puzzle-like fragments called tectonic plates, according to the USGS.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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It's made up of exoskeletons of tiny marine animals and contains sharp shards that penetrate ants' bodies and dispatch them.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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On director Rupert Wyatt’s Desert Warrior (2025), Mettler was the lead film editor, splinter unit director and associate producer.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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But as the season neared the winter transfer window, the expectation was for Mainoo to leave on loan rather than continue to pick up splinters on the bench.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Sliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliver. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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