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
Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 4 Feb. 2025
All eyes were on Hudson, who wore a sparkly silver cutout dress that had a sequin bra top and skirt with a high slit and long train.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
Cut deep slits all over roast for garlic cloves using the tip of a paring knife; insert cloves deep into roast.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Notable features include its demure side slit (add tights for work or winter), chic multi-directional gingham print, and opaque, unlined fabric.
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Yukio Mishima was a great writer, but the manner of his death, by seppuku, slitting his stomach with a samurai sword, may now be better known to most people than his novels or plays—a pity, because many of his novels are very much worth reading.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
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Last offseason, the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract despite his Achilles tear in 2023.—
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Employees described a somber mood where some fought back tears, and others raised questions about the future of IES.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The surgeon in the operating room is not taking input from various individuals regarding the initial incision or final stitch.—
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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.—
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Beyond the ability to reap new rewards, going digital with cards ramps up security, slashes cash dependency and boosts financial transparency.—
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Meanwhile, Democrats, lacking the votes to block Trump's plans, are warning of severe consequences, particularly as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) slashes federal agencies, leading to mass layoffs and the dismantling of government programs.—
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Images showed the football executive with a large gash in his forehead, which was later revealed to be the result of an errant beer can thrown his way.—
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Knox was a 20-year-old exchange student in Perugia on November 1, 2007, when Kercher, 21, was found murdered in her bedroom with more than 40 stab wounds and a deep gash in her throat.—
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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.—
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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.—
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In late 2022 and early 2023, which saw hundreds of thousands of tech jobs cut, the hiring rate bounced between 3.8% and 4.1%.—
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Those underground punks went so hard that NBC was bombarded with complaints in real time, leading the network to cut away from the performance to a pre-recorded sketch.—
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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.—
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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.—
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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