SLICE Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of slice

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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Relevance

as in cutting

a piece that has been separated from the whole by cutting took a slice from the cake before passing it down the table

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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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slice

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verb

ˈslīs

as in to chop

to cut into long slender pieces slice the carrot into tiny strips

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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

Noun

The Kitchn’s slow cooker recipe — apple cider, orange slices, ginger, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves — is the template, and a stove-top pot works for smaller batches. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 The cheapest options are typically index funds, which mirror a slice of the market like the S&P 500 instead of paying a manager to pick stocks. — Teddy Amenabar, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Let the loaf rest for at least 10 or 15 minutes before slicing. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026 Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone. — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slice

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice

Noun

On their 30th anniversary in business the couple spoke with The Bee about their start in Sacramento and how Marlene Goetzeler would offer free samples to people waiting in their cars for the freight train to pass at the nearby crossing.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The four samples contained mixtures of reactive dyes rather than the single dyes frequently examined in previous stripping research.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sample

Noun

Because individual-stock premiums are currently richer, managers may also be able to meet their income targets by writing options against a smaller portion of the portfolio.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The struggles contributed to growing frustration among portions of UCLA’s fan and donor base.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of portion

Verb

His first came after he was released down the flank by Semenyo, carrying the ball forward before chopping inside and hammering a shot straight at Nick Pope.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of chop

Verb

Instead Justine shows up to slit his throat and take the baby from him, leaving him for dead; the child winds up disappearing with Holtz into a hell dimension.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2014 and 2017, there were very violent protests; people were burned alive, motorcyclists had their throats slit, health centers were set on fire, schools were set on fire.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

The space will be anchored by a center table, designed to bring brands to life through interactive storytelling and sampling, starting with Lake & Skye’s premium fragrances.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
According to poll samplings by the Sentinel Star during Tuesday’s voting, McCollum appeared to benefit from the strong showing by Reagan.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of sampling

Noun

This article is part of the Business of Influence series, examining the inner workings of content creation and how the industry is set to change in the years to come.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
These folks include my sister, two brothers and a beloved SIL, all who’ve been a loving part of our 41-year-old’s life since birth.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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