as in shards
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 slivers
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
And moments, by definition, are tiny slivers in time.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Excitement toward the new tech has driven up shares of quantum computing stocks in recent years, but the sector is also susceptible to dramatic swings on slivers of news.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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
Green cat-eye slivers frame short, nude nails at the cuticle and at the free edge.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
This retro snack, wrapped in puff pastry with slivers of jalapeño peppers, will disappear fast at any party.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
The dress is shaped by a series of cutouts down the bodice, exposing slivers of the dancer’s skin.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Noun
Arranged over the top are dollops of crema and slivers of pickled yellow squash.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
And moments, by definition, are tiny slivers in time.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Excitement toward the new tech has driven up shares of quantum computing stocks in recent years, but the sector is also susceptible to dramatic swings on slivers of news.
—Annie Palmer,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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
Green cat-eye slivers frame short, nude nails at the cuticle and at the free edge.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
This retro snack, wrapped in puff pastry with slivers of jalapeño peppers, will disappear fast at any party.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
The dress is shaped by a series of cutouts down the bodice, exposing slivers of the dancer’s skin.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slivers
Noun
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From the construction debris and pottery shards, in Hadrian’s day, the structure appeared to archaeologists to have been abandoned.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Driven by revenge and madness, Sweeney Todd slices necks he is meant to just shave.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Her foot slices down the side of the ball.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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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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The value of philosophy splinters when AI acts in unison with humans.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Not surprisingly, some of the most addictive foods named in the study were grocery store junk foods — ultraprocessed cookies, cakes, doughnuts, muffins, pies, pizza, chips, candy and other snack foods.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Using a non-comparative, cradle-to-gate method that excluded downstream applications and packaging, the study tracked materials from extraction or waste collection to the final textile-ready product, whether PET chips, staple fiber or yarns.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The lithosphere, however, is not in one piece and exists like a puzzle or series of fragments, according to the USGS.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The uppermost part of this orbit crosses the orbit of the International Space Station, but aerodynamic drag will quickly pull all the debris fragments below the ISS.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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No flakes, no buildup, no sticky feel -- just long-lasting hold and definition that keeps your hair moving.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Don't leave food scraps sitting around.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The little four-note melodic scraps tumble over each other ceaselessly in a call-and-response that scrambles your sense of which end is transmission and which is reception.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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“Slivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slivers. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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