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
Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Unlike its frumpy counterparts, the body-skimming dress adds intrigue with its ruched bodice, puff sleeves, open back, and side slit.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Nicole Acosta, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
The small slits on the side provide a comfortable fit that can be worn over jeans or with a maxi skirt.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2024
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Noun
Cara Delevingne: The focus of the look should be on the leg slit.
—Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Unlike its frumpy counterparts, the body-skimming dress adds intrigue with its ruched bodice, puff sleeves, open back, and side slit.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
Prosecutors said Lindsay allegedly slit her wrists and neck, then leapt from her second-story bedroom window in an attempt to die suicide after strangling the children with exercise bands.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
The small slits on the side provide a comfortable fit that can be worn over jeans or with a maxi skirt.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Miss Petersen was by then sitting at her desk, her hands grasping the table as if to steady herself and her subtle tears were now pure sorrowful crying.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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On the latest episode of the singing competition, Simon revealed her dad had recently died, which brought the coaches to tears.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The Titans – who were seen as one of the favorites for a top pick in next year’s draft after having only two wins this season before Sunday – were able consistently slice through Houston’s defense, with running back Tony Pollard having 119 yards and a score on the ground.Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Once cool enough to handle, carefully slice the squash into ½-inch-thick half-moons.The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mounting Carefully pull the skin over the form and sew up the open incision.Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
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Starting from top of incision, swing knife tip down to create am4- to 5-inch pocket within flesh.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
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President-elect Donald Trump has selected Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and Ohio native, to help lead a new initiative aimed at slashing government spending.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Although Oz has not revealed his views on Medicaid, some Republicans in Congress have expressed support for changes that would slash the budget of the program.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
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In one, a bucket-wheel excavator makes gash after gash in the face of a hill; in another, hillcut soil flows along an eight-mile-long conveyor belt and is spread across newly reclaimed land, desolate and bright red.Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024
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But Fundora’s elbow unintentionally caused an enormous gash on Tszyu’s forehand, and almost immediately, his face was covered with blood.Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
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McCartney cajoled solos out of everyone, pointing at the others on stage at random and occasionally getting the nod himself to rip a few riffs.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Note that a small cable connects the two pieces, so don't rip the cover free without disconnecting the pins.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Other photos highlighted more moments from their evening including group family shots, her sister-in-law cutting the turkey and the food spread.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Part of that performance has been fueled by expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates into next year, after reducing borrowing costs by 75 basis points in 2024.Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
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For example, Catherine doesn’t mention that Jonathan pierced his arm with his pocketknife — a gift from Mr. Brigstocke — and forced her to drink the blood.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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