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
Issy Ronald, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The skirt falls almost like a mermaid tail, and incorporates a very wide slit from the top of the leg.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
The movie falls into the body-horror genre so Sue gruesomely emerges out of a slit in Elisabeth’s spine and, as their relationship becomes more and more destructive, both their bodies decay in a parable about the pitfalls of chasing eternal youth.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The skirt falls almost like a mermaid tail, and incorporates a very wide slit from the top of the leg.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Sansa works out his true nature by season seven, however, revealing his crimes in a dramatic trial and having sister Ayra slit his throat.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Last offseason, the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract despite his Achilles tear in 2023.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Employees described a somber mood where some fought back tears, and others raised questions about the future of IES.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As the man walked away from the fight, Banks stabbed him once in the back, slicing the victim’s lung with a 5-centimeter-deep laceration, according to prosecutors.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Speaking with Deadline along with series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks backstage Friday at the Critics Choice Awards, where the historical drama series sliced its way to a leading four wins, Sanada, who won tonight for Best Actor in a Drama Series, teased his desires for Season 2.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The surgeon in the operating room is not taking input from various individuals regarding the initial incision or final stitch.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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Heyward, 35, played 87 games last season for the Dodgers and Houston Astros, slashing .211/.288/.412 with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Now, his posting habit is intertwined with his mission of slashing billions in government funding and waging digital war on Trump's behalf.—
Neal Rothschild,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More news: Nebraska Cornhuskers Superfan Jack Hoffman Tragically Passes Away at 19 According to authorities, Hurley was found unresponsive with a large gash on his face.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Joe Choate, a former banker and experienced weekend sailor, smashed headfirst into a handrail, opening a bloody gash down his forehead.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Republicans have ripped the idea, saying that a credit of $50 would not have much impact on a family of four that is trying to pay the bills.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
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In early January, several fires ripped through parts of Los Angeles, burning tens of thousands of acres and destroying more than 9,000 buildings, including homes and businesses.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It’s been swinging since the Federal Reserve began cutting its main interest rate sharply from September intending to make borrowing cheaper, help the economy and boost prices for stocks, bonds and other investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Then, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, trim tall grasses and weedy areas, mow regularly to keep your lawn cut close, and consider calling a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And that’s not all: Ellis says there’s also an emerging trend for parents and their children of all ages piercing their bodies at the same time.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2025
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But nowhere pierces my heart more than German cemeteries, where special sections are dedicated to babies who die before or shortly after birth.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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