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
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
Moments later, Gavalas slit his wrists, according to the complaint.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Verb
If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
Moments later, Gavalas slit his wrists, according to the complaint.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slit
Noun
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Sitting solo in the buzz of Apiri, soaking in the bright avgolemono, a tear sprang to my eye at the kismet.
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Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
Verb
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Peel kiwis using a knife, peeler, or spoon, and slice into wedges, rounds, cubes, or decorative halves.
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The thighs just need to be sliced into large pieces (1½-2 inches is the sweet spot) before being threaded onto skewers.
Noun
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In context, Thomas Tuchel’s side is showing fantastic incision.
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His mother, Amie Walden, shared that the hospital had to conduct a 3-inch bowel resection to remove part of his bowel, leaving a 6-inch incision on his abdomen.
Verb
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The most recent controversy came in January, when the county paid $135,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused Kramer of improperly slashing a property’s value by millions of dollars — then retaliating against the employee who raised alarms about it.
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Last year, the charity Oxfam noted that G7 countries, which collectively account for around 75% of all official development assistance, were set to slash their aid spending by 28% in 2026 compared to 2024 levels.
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
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Trump has repeatedly claimed vandals were responsible for a large gash cut into the pool, but has not presented clear evidence to back up the claim.
Verb
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On June 29, workers were seen installing a red carpet on the venue's signature stairs, only to rip it up a short time later.
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Four people died, including a 12-year-old boy, and several others were injured after at least three tornadoes ripped through that corner of the state.
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
Verb
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The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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