1
as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
wildly slashing the ground with his club and never once hitting the golf ball he was aiming at
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Recent Examples of slash
Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule announced Thursday, big institutions would be required to slash their overdraft fees from $25 or $35 in many cases.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Bednar said Colton took a slash on the hand and will be re-evaluated when the club returns to Denver.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
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Rue La La just slashed prices on more than 65 pairs of Ugg slippers, clogs, and boots — and styles start at just $36.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule announced Thursday, big institutions would be required to slash their overdraft fees from $25 or $35 in many cases.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the multi-million dollar slash clearly didn’t put too much of a dent in West’s wallet.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Bednar said Colton took a slash on the hand and will be re-evaluated when the club returns to Denver.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
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Charging documents obtained by KIRO, Fox 13 and the Kitsap Sun allege that the 23-year-old suspect called 911 and claimed his brother had slit his own throat.Liam Quinn, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Tasteful slits on either side of this sweater allow for the piece to have natural movement, while loose sleeves provide an effortlessly cool finish to the neutral staple.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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The women were models of courage, hiding from fighters in the mountains of Greece after World War II triggered violent civil strife in that country.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But of course, around them hiding in forests and hills and woods are the infected.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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Two court officers, both of whom carried guns and handcuffs and wore black bulletproof vests and otherwise stoic expressions, wiped tears from their eyes.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Here’s our breakdown of the schools that have reason to celebrate, that experienced mixed results and that should be shedding some tears.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The accompanying dispenser easily slices through tape to create clean lines without fuss, and a high volume of positive shopper ratings have earned this tape an impressive 4.3-star rating.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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But once they're sliced, bacteria have a chance to multiply.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gently fold 1 cup of the whipped topping into the thickened peanut butter mixture, just until combined; set aside.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stars reside within the S-cluster, a group of high-speed stellar bodies that whip around Sgr A* under its immense gravitational pull.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The average large studio spends over $100 million annually trying to protect its content, yet for $29 and a 5-minute YouTube video, anyone can rip and pirate virtually any platform.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tom Bastian, a spokesperson for the ACLU of Missouri, ripped the legislation as unconstitutional in a statement.KACEN BAYLESS THE KANSAS CITY STAR (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Now, his 2025 budget proposal calls for cutting even more police positions, training divisions and mental health resources for officers.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dylan cut his first album two months after Robert Shelton wrote about him in the New York Times.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The game’s opening 10 minutes saw the striker lose possession after attempting to flick the ball around the corner.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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As Swift started singing, fans began to flick on the flashlights on their phones until the entire stadium was illuminated.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Slash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slash. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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