as in slicing
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 slitting
The prosecutor said Tran tried to take his own life by slitting a wrist, cutting his neck and poking a blade into his stomach.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
When Rochelle Luna, 18, arrived at the house hours later, Djerf bound, gagged and raped her before stabbing her and slitting her throat, court records said.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Sean Emery, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
When Rochelle Luna, 18, arrived at the house hours later, Djerf bound, gagged and raped her before stabbing her and slitting her throat, court records said.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slitting
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An autopsy report indicated that the suspect allegedly dismembered Joksimovic using a jigsaw and garden shears, before slicing up the remains and dissolving them in a blender, 20min and radio FM1 Today reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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The set includes three cutting boards in small, medium, and large sizes—with reversible sides—that can be used for prepping ingredients, slicing meat, or serving a charcuterie spread.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Videos circulating online show jubilant Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lights, attempting to steal traffic signs, and ripping out poles cemented into the sidewalk.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Fernandez responded by ripping a two-run double down the left field line.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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On his left, slashing toward the box, was Messi and Martinez found him beautifully.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Under the hood, the AMD Ryzen 7 processor is more than capable of handling everyday business tasks with ease, slashing through spreadsheets and punching up presentations with Windows 11 Copilot power.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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This time, defender Willi Orban blocks the striker from cutting inside and shows him onto his left, but Gyokeres is still able to finish confidently on his weaker side at the near post, just seven seconds after his team-mate regained possession inside their own half.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Airlines cutting revenue projections Sales and discounts on travel can indicate people have less discretionary income to spend on vacations or other experiences, Court said.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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“Slitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slitting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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