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
Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The bodycon fit hugs your curves seamlessly, while the thigh-high slit adds a touch of drama.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Kc Baker, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The garlic and coriander mustn’t burn, the broth mustn’t boil, and the ladle should slit through a body that is just silky enough.
—Kristina Kasparian, Longreads, 12 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The beaded gown draped down the front and back of Ora's body, and included high slits on either side, going up to her shoulders, leaving much of her body exposed.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The bodycon fit hugs your curves seamlessly, while the thigh-high slit adds a touch of drama.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three young children before slitting her wrists and jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to take her own life is planning to seek an insanity defense, court records show.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The garlic and coriander mustn’t burn, the broth mustn’t boil, and the ladle should slit through a body that is just silky enough.
—Kristina Kasparian, Longreads, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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These types of stains should be addressed as soon as possible to avoid further, permanent damage like rips or tears.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Her name brings profound joy and hope & her passing leaves painful tears and sorrow.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The producing credit itself has been sliced and diced and watered down.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy it as a side dish or slice and serve it over pasta, potatoes, chicken, or steak.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a common procedure, often performed using a small incision and a camera for a faster recovery.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Rub the marinade all over the chicken, under the skin and in the incisions.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Boeing executives have already disclosed plans to slash 17,000 jobs and cut costs everywhere from company travel to corporate events.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Tallahassee For the last six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been used to getting his way with the state Legislature, at times slashing the priorities of Republican leaders and calling them back to Tallahassee to pass bills that boost his political profile.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 62-year-old man suffered a gash to his forehead, police said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, on the third take, the pipe exploded, hospitalizing Danko with a deep leg gash and damage to her internal organs, which required a hysterectomy.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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His logic for ripping Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark for doing nothing more than watching a Chiefs game made no sense at all.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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In floor remarks Saturday morning, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer ripped into the Trump administration for the move, saying that the dismissals are a possible violation of federal law.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Funding for United Nations agencies, including peacekeeping, human rights and refugee agencies, have been traditional targets for Republican administrations to cut.—
Ellen Knickmeyer,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Stocks rapidly cut those losses after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Trump struck a deal to delay the tariffs for one month.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The gang, armed with rifles powerful enough to pierce an armored vehicle, is believed to have attacked from an alleyway along a winding dirt road between the embassy and the housing compound that isn’t always visible even when security measures are taken.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
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This Ogden piercing fanatic deserves a follow simply for documenting his hilarious transition from TikTok to RedNote, complete with his first lip sync'ed Chinese love song.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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