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as in sample
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
the novel's multitudinous array of characters constitute a veritable slice of humanity
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
there's a pile of money to be made on this land deal, and everybody's trying to get their slice
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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the shard of glass sliced my hand, and I started bleeding profusely
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Recent Examples of slice
Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Less than one percentage point separated TV from streaming (43.5%), which grabbed its biggest slice of the pie since the ratings service first began issuing its Gauge rankings in 2021.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
There should be an entire new The Good Wife spinoff dedicated to Dina slicing down defensive divas.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Federal employment, while important, remains a relatively small slice of the Kansas City region’s entire job market, some noted.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Less than one percentage point separated TV from streaming (43.5%), which grabbed its biggest slice of the pie since the ratings service first began issuing its Gauge rankings in 2021.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Hathaway was stabbed 55 times and sliced six times, according to prosecutors.
—Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
There should be an entire new The Good Wife spinoff dedicated to Dina slicing down defensive divas.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
Noun
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In a small sample size of 64 offensive snaps last year, Okunlola received a 71.4 overall grade, a 73.6 run-blocking grade and a 41.6 pass-blocking grade.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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After testing two samples from each, lead was detected in 9 out of 10 of the brands in addition to other volatile organic compounds (VOCs), like acetone and benzene.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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The residential portion spans almost 2,700 square foot with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with soaring double-height ceilings, oversized arched windows, and a sleek gas fireplace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bruno Fernandes continues to chop wood, carry water, serve dinner and do whatever else his team requires.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Finely chop a white onion, a bunch of cilantro, and two serrano peppers.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors presented evidence at Ford's 1999 trial showing Greg had staggered to the middle of the field after being shot; there, Ford slit his throat, almost ear-to-ear, exposing his underlying muscle tissue.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Before Albrecht can even finish giving Lasher-care instructions, Ian goes full Lady Macbeth and slits Albrecht’s throat right there in the stairwell.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
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The eclectic sampling of distinct visions reiterates that what’s being told is just as significant as how it’s being presented.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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Taste a sampling of their distinct bottlings (the Pét-Nat is a personal favorite) or sign up for one of Johan Vineyard's calendar events, like Lambapalooza (May 10)—a kid-friendly program with farm manager, Nathan Wood that weaves together wine and the estate's resident baby sheep.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Markets saw this as a somewhat dovish signal and pushed expectations closer to three cuts for 2025, with the first in June.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Dive into March Madness with The Athletic Projecting the bracket | March Madness 2025 | 11 teams that can win it all Mark Pope’s offense cuts and zooms across the floor, with highly capable shooters dotting the perimeter.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Gerber owns more than 250,000 shares of Tesla stock, which was valued at $248.71 per share at close on Friday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By 1979, the pair had split, and Danny later died in 2012 at age 75.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Tar Heels and Blue Devils split their two games this season, with each team winning at home.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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