slivering

verb

present participle of sliver
as in slicing
to cut into long slender pieces carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry

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  1. slicing
  2. chopping
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  • Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours, or even overnight, on the baking sheet before slicing and serving with vanilla ice cream.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Transfer to a wire rack and let cool at least 3 hours before slicing.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of slicing
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  • Pre-cut produce has quietly become a grocery store staple, saving time for busy families and making fresh food easier to manage for anyone who finds chopping a chore.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The result of hours of chopping, searing, and mixing is our second annual Gear of the Year list.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of chopping
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