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
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Jonathan Stempel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
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Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Verb
Moments later, Gavalas slit his wrists, the complaint said.
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Jonathan Stempel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Sitting solo in the buzz of Apiri, soaking in the bright avgolemono, a tear sprang to my eye at the kismet.
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Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
Verb
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Thinly slice the tomatoes themselves for the red addition to the salad, and use the oil for the salad dressing — no need to pull out a bottle of olive oil.
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Warm scacciata, a traditional Sicilian bread, is presented whole and sliced warm to order.
Noun
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And where there are incisions, there are sutures—approximately 400 of them in Robin’s case.
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With the Preservé by Motiva procedure, a surgeon makes a small incision under the breast and creates a channel in the breast tissue using a special tool.
Verb
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The billionaire was an early ally and donor to the president, but left acrimoniously after a four-month stint as a special government employee running the contentious budget-slashing effort known as DOGE.
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Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry has vowed to slash his team’s exorbitant payroll to get below the luxury tax threshold.
Noun
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
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Trump has repeatedly claimed vandals were responsible for a large gash cut into the pool, but has not presented clear evidence to back up the claim.
Verb
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On June 29, workers were seen installing a red carpet on the venue's signature stairs, only to rip it up a short time later.
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Four people died, including a 12-year-old boy, and several others were injured after at least three tornadoes ripped through that corner of the state.
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
Verb
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The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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