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as in ripped
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the shard of glass sliced my hand, and I started bleeding profusely
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Recent Examples of sliced
The day when everything around her began to shake and the lumps that embraced her loosened their grip and the tool tossed her through the air, she was spared from being sliced in two by the metal edge.
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María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
In general, vegetables should be sliced or cut into smallish pieces and precooked.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Chefs are eye-to-eye with customers, who curiously watch fish being sliced and sizzled.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Scatter 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, over shrimp, then sprinkle 2 Tbsp.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Friday's high winds also left their mark on a baseball field in West Deer Township after a tree practically sliced a concession stand in two.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
People love their sub rolls and the cold cuts are ‘sliced to order,’ says a Redditor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Cook sausage patties or links sliced in half (pork for classic flavor, turkey or chicken for a leaner option), then scramble eggs in the same pan.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
In general, vegetables should be sliced or cut into smallish pieces and precooked.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Chefs are eye-to-eye with customers, who curiously watch fish being sliced and sizzled.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Scatter 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, over shrimp, then sprinkle 2 Tbsp.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Friday's high winds also left their mark on a baseball field in West Deer Township after a tree practically sliced a concession stand in two.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
People love their sub rolls and the cold cuts are ‘sliced to order,’ says a Redditor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Cook sausage patties or links sliced in half (pork for classic flavor, turkey or chicken for a leaner option), then scramble eggs in the same pan.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliced
Verb
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There are likely many more programs that could be chopped without most people noticing.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cook 3 medium onions, chopped, 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped, in same pot over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onions are browned, about 5 minutes.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The words could have been ripped from Davie’s final speech.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thieves broke the windows of several cars in Lakeview and ripped out the airbags from the steering wheels.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to court records, Cox pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at the individual who slashed him and others in the area, which resulted in a bystander being shot multiple times.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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As budgets and headcounts continue to get slashed, the culling is coming from the bottom, leaving assistants to support not just one, but sometimes two or three bosses.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Aztecs were within nine points late in the first half against Michigan and had a 3 rattle out that would have cut it to six before getting their doors blown off 94-54, their most lopsided defeat of the 21st century.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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Large pieces of timber pierced the cab of the victim's truck, as well as the trailer and cargo within the trailer, causing some hazardous material to spill onto the roadway, the sheriff's office said.—
April 3,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The couple’s 3-year-old son was grazed in the back by the bullet that pierced Kaori’s skull, police and witnesses said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another did not investigate a claim that a resident was stabbed by a fork-wielding manager, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 39-year-old homeless man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone last year, according to a law enforcement bulletin a source provided to CBS LA.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sliced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliced. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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