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as in samples
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 portions
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 slits
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 slices
Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the report, there are more than 245,000 pizza restaurants across the globe, and Americans consume about 46 slices of pizza annually, on average, which amounts to around 23 pounds of pizza eaten per year.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
As the platform moves, these slices are assembled to form a continuous image of the seabed.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Framingham Baking Company posted on Facebook Sunday after selling its final slices of pizza.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Its large slices are foldable, and the sturdy base of the pie can handle a variety of toppings and sauce variations.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Lay out eggplant slices and place about 2 tablespoons filling on bottom of each slice.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
This point-to-point trek slices through the Beartooth-Abroska Wilderness, the largest unbroken swath of alpine wilderness above 10,000 feet elevation outside Alaska.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Pics show the middle JoBro showing off slices of paradise, like hanging out on boat, playing padel and indulging in croissants at Caracas Bakery in MiMo, near his old digs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Toast 2–4 slices bread of choice (such as country-style sourdough or multigrain).
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
For one, Pashtun nationalists will always have problems with a border that slices their heartland in two.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Place slices in a dry skillet over medium heat.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Three Sevilla players are offside, but they are quickly played on as the Frenchman charges down the line and swings a cross into Romero, who slices his shot wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
On his journey, Geralt slices up several soldiers, a giant, ogre-like creature and a ghostly wraith.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the report, there are more than 245,000 pizza restaurants across the globe, and Americans consume about 46 slices of pizza annually, on average, which amounts to around 23 pounds of pizza eaten per year.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
As the platform moves, these slices are assembled to form a continuous image of the seabed.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Framingham Baking Company posted on Facebook Sunday after selling its final slices of pizza.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Its large slices are foldable, and the sturdy base of the pie can handle a variety of toppings and sauce variations.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Lay out eggplant slices and place about 2 tablespoons filling on bottom of each slice.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
This point-to-point trek slices through the Beartooth-Abroska Wilderness, the largest unbroken swath of alpine wilderness above 10,000 feet elevation outside Alaska.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Pics show the middle JoBro showing off slices of paradise, like hanging out on boat, playing padel and indulging in croissants at Caracas Bakery in MiMo, near his old digs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The map slices through Kansas City, splitting the city’s voters across three Republican-leaning districts.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Toast 2–4 slices bread of choice (such as country-style sourdough or multigrain).
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
For one, Pashtun nationalists will always have problems with a border that slices their heartland in two.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Place slices in a dry skillet over medium heat.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Three Sevilla players are offside, but they are quickly played on as the Frenchman charges down the line and swings a cross into Romero, who slices his shot wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
On his journey, Geralt slices up several soldiers, a giant, ogre-like creature and a ghostly wraith.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slices
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Scientists analyzed serum samples of tiger sharks, blacktip sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, Atlantic nurse sharks and lemon sharks.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Scientists were conducting further genetic testing from the tissue samples to confirm which collected specimens were new to science.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Trim Christmas and holiday cactus if needed to keep compact; root the cuttings.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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The cuttings are then left to ferment, during which time the rooibos acquires its familiar reddish color and flavor.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say large portions of concrete are impacting both sides of the freeway.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The outage spanned sections of North County, including Escondido, Encinitas and Carlsbad, as well as portions of SDG&E’s service territory in Orange County.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The proposal chops $150 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, which battled against the largest budget cut in last year's negotiations.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Oysterville Sea Farms is the place to see the best oyster beds and watch the boats come in and out and Goose Point Family Farm and Oystery offers samplings and oysters for purchase.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Nearly finished 2 ¾ lengths behind Chief Wallabee to end up fourth.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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But Benjamin is a Groffie, one of the hard-core Jonathan Groff fans going to great lengths to see their guy do his thing.—
Alexandra Starr,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its shares jumped nearly 14% last week.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Adam Kadlac does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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This budget cut slashes the funds allocated to Chile’s Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Mar. 2026
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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship For anyone considering a breakup with America, the fee to give up US citizenship just dropped by about 80%.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Slices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slices. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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