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as in sample
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
the novel's multitudinous array of characters constitute a veritable slice of humanity
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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
there's a pile of money to be made on this land deal, and everybody's trying to get their slice
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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the shard of glass sliced my hand, and I started bleeding profusely
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Recent Examples of slice
ABC News, 9 May 2026
Quickly wipe skillet clean, and repeat process with remaining 6 meatballs, Comeback Sauce from small bowl, and 3 cheese slices.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Now, the city is split into three Republican-leaning districts, its majority-Black population sliced up and bound to mostly white, rural and conservative communities along lines that branch away from Fowler and Wilson’s East Memphis neighborhood.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
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Noun
The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Quickly wipe skillet clean, and repeat process with remaining 6 meatballs, Comeback Sauce from small bowl, and 3 cheese slices.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Verb
Let cool before slicing and serving.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Now, the city is split into three Republican-leaning districts, its majority-Black population sliced up and bound to mostly white, rural and conservative communities along lines that branch away from Fowler and Wilson’s East Memphis neighborhood.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
Noun
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Soil vapor sampling, which is an evolving science, involves collecting underground gas samples to detect volatile organic compounds associated with human decomposition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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For troubleshooting, home gardeners can contact their local CSU Extension office to speak with a master gardener, who can evaluate photos or samples and, if necessary, escalate the issue to specialists.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Specific financial arrangements have not been announced, though a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit that provides programming for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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However, the cap would have only covered a small portion of the losses caused by the collapse of the bridge, AG Brown said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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In asking the state for budget help, the Mamdani administration wants the NYC Passthrough Entity tax credit chopped from 100 percent to 75 percent, with the city keeping the other 25 percent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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However, these are just a sampling of potentially suitable choices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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In light of federal immigration crackdowns, funding cuts and rollbacks to civil rights protections and oversight, how can California better serve vulnerable student populations, including those who are immigrants, are LGBTQ+ and have disabilities?—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Cloudflare didn’t say how many of those cuts will be in its San Francisco office.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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BuzzFeed announced the sale late Monday, saying Allen Family Digital had agreed to pay $3 apiece for 40 million shares, representing a 52% stake in the company.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tell students not to click unexpected links, share codes or respond to scary messages without checking first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Critics have argued the skyway makes the challenge of filling empty storefronts doubly difficult, as second-floor retail effectively splits a dwindling customer and retail base between two levels.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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By Mark O’Connell The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran.—
Susan Dominus Dina Litovsky Mark O’Connell Lulu Garcia-Navarro Amy X. Wang Nitsuh Abebe Linda Kinstler Lisa Sanders, M.D. Kwame Anthony Appiah John Hodgman,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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