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Recent Examples of slivered
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Pine nuts can swap out for slivered or sliced almonds, or sunflower or hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Carrots and cabbage get a major upgrade with slivered almonds, golden raisins, and a tangy dressing.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Pine nuts can swap out for slivered or sliced almonds, or sunflower or hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slivered
Adjective
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Similar to the films by these directors, Clarissa revels in the splintered language of memory.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Democratic pollster Paul Mitchell had previously predicted a slight chance that the splintered field of candidates could keep Democrats from finishing first or second in the June 2 primary and leading to a runoff between Hilton and Bianco.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Steak-umm Sliced Steaks Chopped and thinly sliced, Steak-umm Sliced Steaks make getting dinner together quicker than ever.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Pinch-hitter Trent Grisham walked and Chisholm sliced a slider down the left-field line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds, strain into a rocks or tall glass onto cracked or crushed ice, and garnish with a lime wheel, wedge, or peel.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Collect eggs often and throw away cracked eggs.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instant oatmeal is cooked longer, rolled flatter, and chopped into smaller pieces than rolled oats.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
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An authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwich, for which the meat is thinly sliced, never chopped!—
Susan Spencer,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Anderson says the base — controlled via wireless remote — is designed for customizable head, lumbar and foot positioning, plus split options for couples.—
V BRAND STORIES,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In a split vote, the Huntersville Board of Commissioners Tuesday night approved a South Carolina developer’s proposed $200 million mixed-use community at a prime Lake Norman intersection.—
Joe Marusak
May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Astronomically, the Beehive is considered an open star cluster, a group of young stars that formed from the same hydrogen nebula, sprinkled with heavier elements from a long-since exploded star.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Figure 2 shows an exploded view of this block (shown as part of the data pipeline in Figure 1).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At Remedy Burger, deliciously cheeky burgers satisfy anyone and everyone in your crew, like the signature Remedy Burger, with double smashed patties, and the Broccoli Burger, a uniquely veggie twist on typical burger fare.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slivered. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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