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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, the back cutout emphasizes a pretty tie at the neck, while the side has a slit to the knee.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
And that’s exactly what Hub gets when attempting to arrest two criminals who have escaped bail, but who end up catching the bondsman off-guard, shooting him with a shotgun blast (a bulletproof vest saves his life) and then ultimately slitting his throat with a knife.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The dress featured allover sheer fabric embellished with shimmering silver jewels and embroidery throughout, as well as a thigh-high slit at the front along with two bold cutouts — one at the waist and another above the bustline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, the back cutout emphasizes a pretty tie at the neck, while the side has a slit to the knee.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
Verb
The leg slits are nicely placed and the shoulder cut is perfect.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
And that’s exactly what Hub gets when attempting to arrest two criminals who have escaped bail, but who end up catching the bondsman off-guard, shooting him with a shotgun blast (a bulletproof vest saves his life) and then ultimately slitting his throat with a knife.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Achilles tears generally take up to a year to recover from, though some athletes have returned to their respective sports sooner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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More Getty Images Homa's week at TPC Deere Run started on a tear.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Here’s how to segment a lemon: Step 1: Peel the lemon: Using a sharp chef’s knife or paring knife, slice the top and bottom from the lemon to reveal the fruit.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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The Police Department’s rescue boat sliced across the choppy water toward the Johnstons’ MasterCraft.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Liposuction removes excess fat from the area using a suction tube inserted into a small incision.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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Surgeons made a relatively small incision to implant a wireless, rechargeable coin-sized brain chip in the part of RJ’s brain that handles thoughts and body movement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
Verb
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As empty rows piled up, FIFA slashed prices dramatically — one Chelsea-Fluminense semifinal ticket fell to $13, less than a stadium beer.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Club World Cup gets mammoth final in PSG, Chelsea: The FIFA Club World Cup’s debut as a major 32-team event across the U.S. had its negatives -- notably slashed ticket prices to combat lousy crowds for some matches.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Given that Ellen had been stabbed 20 times, including in her neck and spine, and had a six-inch gash on the top of her head, then-assistant medical examiner Dr. Marlon Osbourne ruled her death a homicide.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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This clearly revealed a large gash in the man's esophagus resulting from the robust eruption.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Trump tear-gasses children, rips them from their parents, and deports farmworkers.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Both headphones are astonishingly quiet, virtually eliminating lower drone sounds, cutting higher frequency noises like key clicks, and even erasing piercing sounds like dogs barking with a bit of music.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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To pay for these initiatives, the law cuts Medicaid and food stamps — programs relied upon by poor households with children — by more than $1 trillion.—
MORIAH BALINGIT,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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With piercing honesty and raw emotion, Jean Smart delivers a powerful monologue in Call Me Izzy, a new play written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The hot nights pierced with cold decisions on young men’s futures.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
6 July 2025
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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