as in slices
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slits
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Net pots are plastic containers with slits that allow roots to grow through.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
My eyes shrunk to slits, trying to spot the glow sticks that The Medellín Cartel had affixed to their bounty, which slowly lit up the water’s surface like fluorescent fireflies.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Find transitional weather styles, like an off-the-shoulder midi that comes in a soft knit, as well as maxi dresses with alluring side slits and cinched waists.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The pullover-style design boasts a ribbed high neckline, a ribbed hem, a luxuriously soft material, and side slits that are modest enough for the office.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The piping adds an athletic flair to the mock-neck sweater and sweatpant set, and small slits on the front of the hems add extra interest.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Ciara at 39 brings unapologetic glamour with body-conscious fits and daring slits.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Laying in an almost illusion deconstruction, the black fabric featured cutouts to reveal the white corset beneath the bustline in a plunging V shape and at the sides, along with waist-high slits on either side of the front of the skirt.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Net pots are plastic containers with slits that allow roots to grow through.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
My eyes shrunk to slits, trying to spot the glow sticks that The Medellín Cartel had affixed to their bounty, which slowly lit up the water’s surface like fluorescent fireflies.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Find transitional weather styles, like an off-the-shoulder midi that comes in a soft knit, as well as maxi dresses with alluring side slits and cinched waists.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The pullover-style design boasts a ribbed high neckline, a ribbed hem, a luxuriously soft material, and side slits that are modest enough for the office.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The piping adds an athletic flair to the mock-neck sweater and sweatpant set, and small slits on the front of the hems add extra interest.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Ciara at 39 brings unapologetic glamour with body-conscious fits and daring slits.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slits
Noun
-
And Gutfeld didn’t shed any tears for his fellow TV host.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
-
For some, tears stained their faces.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces But the downward revision of 911,000 jobs over that 12-month period slices those gains in half.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Pair slices with a hot cup of coffee or a cappuccino to enhance the coffee flavors, or enjoy them alongside vanilla ice cream for a contrast of temperatures and textures.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
And of course, smaller incisions mean more inconspicuous scars.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The glue can also lead to less invasive surgery, as, under some circumstances, smaller incisions could be required.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Consistency builds trust and slashes audit drag.—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Cherry picks up a knife and slashes Laura’s tires on the way out, for good measure.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Propelled by one of guitarist Wes Borland’s hypnotic riffs, crunching beats, old-school record scratches and the group’s signature shouty choruses, the whole thing comes crashing to a close with a pummeling final chorus that finally nods to the country star in the title.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
But Thing, who Isaac had sewn back onto his arm, regains his autonomy and rips Isaac’s heart out.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Roberts brings a jolt of invigorating fury to one of the movie’s strongest scenes, in which the mentor rips into her mentee in public on a campus square with a fully detailed character assassination.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Fed cuts for the remainder of 2025.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
But Franc Fernandez, the designer of the dress that is today on display at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, had worked three long days to create it, draping butcher cuts on a mannequin torso.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slits. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share