as in slices
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 slits
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The two side slits add another layer of effortlessness.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Expect the gowns to feature high slits and moments of mesh and leather.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While simple, the side slits create vertical lines that lengthen the legs.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Then, the experiment decides whether to monitor the slits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Katie Holmes, Selena Gomez, and many fashion editors have also been seen wearing this cult coat, which has softly draped shawl lapels, dropped shoulders and slits at the seams.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
The strap is pinched at the center and features two open slits on each side.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The two side slits add another layer of effortlessness.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Expect the gowns to feature high slits and moments of mesh and leather.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
While simple, the side slits create vertical lines that lengthen the legs.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Then, the experiment decides whether to monitor the slits.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Katie Holmes, Selena Gomez, and many fashion editors have also been seen wearing this cult coat, which has softly draped shawl lapels, dropped shoulders and slits at the seams.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
Noun
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In 2022, Japanese researchers found that dogs produced tears when reuniting with their humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Blum looked around, stunned with tears welling in her eyes.—
Aaron Sullivan,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.—
Anna Theoktisto,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the time, the operation required incisions in both legs and the abdomen to open up the whole artery, and 50% of cases resulted in amputation or death.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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There is a unique anatomical panel embedded in this wrap that supports and protects your episiotomy incisions and perineal tears.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Orchestrated by a central process orchestration layer such as zenon, this approach accelerates scale-up from lab to full production, slashes changeover time, reduces waste, and breaks vendor lock‑in while protecting existing assets and enabling continuous improvement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The system slashes both capital expenditure and long-term maintenance costs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Blood was also around his nose and mouth, and scratches.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond its polished look, the durable material is built to resist scuffs and scratches from regular wear.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With Pres as the DJ, Gabe rips through damn-near all of Sortilège like a pro.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to today, and, somehow, the tremendously rotund AMG GT rips down twisty roads with nearly as much athleticism as fare weighing 2,000-or-more pounds less.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the Fed cuts its short-term rate too aggressively and is seen as doing so for political reasons, then Wall Street investors could sell Treasury bonds out of fear that inflation would rise.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The move effectively cuts the island off from key fuel sources and, according to community members, could worsen an already fragile humanitarian situation.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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