as in to slice
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass
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Recent Examples of slit
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 July 2025
The device, called a milli-spinner, is a tiny, powerfully rotating hollow tube outfitted with fins and slits.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The maxi dress has a flattering V-neck to create a bit more shape to your chest and an easy, relaxed bodice and column skirt with refreshing side slits for an effortlessly chic look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
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Noun
The slide slit is just high enough to show off a little leg, while the 55% linen blend keeps you cool and comfortable in the summer heat.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 July 2025
The device, called a milli-spinner, is a tiny, powerfully rotating hollow tube outfitted with fins and slits.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Verb
In April 2006, Stanko, 57, beat and strangled girlfriend Laura Ling to death and raped her teenage daughter and slit her throat.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The maxi dress has a flattering V-neck to create a bit more shape to your chest and an easy, relaxed bodice and column skirt with refreshing side slits for an effortlessly chic look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Gwen Duggins, whose daughter Kiah Duggins was on the American Airlines plane, was one of many seen wiping tears from their eyes while listening to the audio of the flight radio transmissions.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Haaland went on an absolute tear, scoring 11 goals in seven games—including a pair of hat tricks—before making his Champions League debut in September 2019 against Genk, the Belgian side.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Pack firmly to ensure the crust doesn’t crumble when sliced (using the bottom of a measuring cup helps pack the crust into the pan).—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Stormy weather could stretch over a large portion of the central and eastern US on Wednesday as humid air pours north out of the Gulf and the cold front starts to slice south.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Hernias: These may occur at the surgical incision site or in the abdomen.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
18 July 2025
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Surgeries now are often done using smaller incisions and using laparoscopic or robot-assisted tools.—
Marla Anderson,
Verywell Health,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Opposition parties have since stymied Lai's agenda, refusing to approve constitutional court justices, slashing spending, and cutting defense budgets.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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During his first term, Trump repeatedly lambasted the Fed chair for failing to slash rates quickly and aggressively enough, but his offensive has been far more strident in his current tenure.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Each telling a way to mend the gashes in memory, each telling a chance to colour the details that won’t hold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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When Jeffrey tried to push past him, Fleming smashed him in the face with the gun, opening up a gash over his eye.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
Verb
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On July 21, Colbert ripped Paramount and Trump in his opening monologue.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Some of the names on the list are already ripping higher Thursday.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Verb
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On Thursday, the White House announced that Trump had just sent letters to the heads of 17 major pharmaceutical companies pushing them to cut the prices that Americans have to pay down to the levels that people in other countries pay.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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To harvest a zucchini, use a clean knife to cut the stem where it's attached to the plant.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those words cut through the cocaine fog and pierced his heart.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
2 Aug. 2025
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Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork or skewer, about 20 minutes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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