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
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 July 2025
The device, called a milli-spinner, is a tiny, powerfully rotating hollow tube outfitted with fins and slits.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The maxi dress has a flattering V-neck to create a bit more shape to your chest and an easy, relaxed bodice and column skirt with refreshing side slits for an effortlessly chic look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
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Noun
The slide slit is just high enough to show off a little leg, while the 55% linen blend keeps you cool and comfortable in the summer heat.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 July 2025
The device, called a milli-spinner, is a tiny, powerfully rotating hollow tube outfitted with fins and slits.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Verb
In April 2006, Stanko, 57, beat and strangled girlfriend Laura Ling to death and raped her teenage daughter and slit her throat.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The maxi dress has a flattering V-neck to create a bit more shape to your chest and an easy, relaxed bodice and column skirt with refreshing side slits for an effortlessly chic look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Exercise creates microscopic tears in your muscle tissues, which then triggers an inflammatory process in your body that results in that sore sensation, as SELF previously reported.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
18 July 2025
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In 2024, Rice suffered an ACL tear and played in only four games after a dominant rookie season.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Gently press down on each sandwich, then slice in half.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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But what happened next was outright pain: The visceral sensation of a scalpel slicing her skin and tearing across her abdomen.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 July 2025
Noun
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That's a benefit of a smaller incision size compared to open repair.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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All these changes to Purpose mattered — every word and gesture mattered — but many of them were surgical, an incision here, a stitching there.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Opposition parties have since stymied Lai's agenda, refusing to approve constitutional court justices, slashing spending, and cutting defense budgets.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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During his first term, Trump repeatedly lambasted the Fed chair for failing to slash rates quickly and aggressively enough, but his offensive has been far more strident in his current tenure.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Each telling a way to mend the gashes in memory, each telling a chance to colour the details that won’t hold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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When Jeffrey tried to push past him, Fleming smashed him in the face with the gun, opening up a gash over his eye.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
Verb
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On July 21, Colbert ripped Paramount and Trump in his opening monologue.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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During the game, Jason ripped his shirt off in the private box, let out a yell and jumped into the stands as the crowd cheered.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The National Endowment for the Humanities cut the grant this spring.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer; simmer over low, covered, until broth mixture has thickened and steaks are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour, stirring gravy and turning steaks every 15 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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