Examples of sliver in a Sentence
Noun
I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger.
Verb
carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry
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Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
There’s a sliver of hope, however, for the return of monsoon conditions at the end of August — or at least some cloud cover.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese, shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices, the burger will be available nationally through 2025, McDonald's said.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
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Noun
In 2024, a staggering 97% of all sports wagers in Indiana were made through digital platforms, leaving retail casinos with only a sliver of the market.
—Ethan Hylton, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
There’s a sliver of hope, however, for the return of monsoon conditions at the end of August — or at least some cloud cover.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sandwich, made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese plus shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices had previously only been available in limited markets including Chicago, Miami, and Seattle.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese, shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices, the burger will be available nationally through 2025, McDonald's said.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
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“Sliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sliver. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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