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as in sliced
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
the tire appears to have been deliberately slashed
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as in whipped
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 slashed
In another incident that month, a train conductor was slashed in the neck.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
So much so that movement speeds of loads (up or down) were slashed by 85% compared to common-or-garden backpacks.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The number of chief counsel Senior Executive Service executives should be slashed, and the chief counsel national office size could easily be cut in half.
—William Henck, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Some were religiously opposed to alcohol and were known to have slashed and burned Georgian vines during their time.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Foxconn has been investing heavily in factories to build electric vehicles and Nissan, which has slashed its earnings forecasts and is culling 9,000 jobs globally, needs a financial rescue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
Council slashed the chamber's grant over several budgets before Mayor John Cooper completely eliminated it in 2023.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
The company has again slashed the price of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, beating Samsung’s own current sale.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Under fire for admitting record numbers of migrants, Trudeau’s government recently slashed the annual total allowed into the country.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
So much so that movement speeds of loads (up or down) were slashed by 85% compared to common-or-garden backpacks.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The number of chief counsel Senior Executive Service executives should be slashed, and the chief counsel national office size could easily be cut in half.
—William Henck, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Some were religiously opposed to alcohol and were known to have slashed and burned Georgian vines during their time.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Foxconn has been investing heavily in factories to build electric vehicles and Nissan, which has slashed its earnings forecasts and is culling 9,000 jobs globally, needs a financial rescue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
Council slashed the chamber's grant over several budgets before Mayor John Cooper completely eliminated it in 2023.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
The company has again slashed the price of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, beating Samsung’s own current sale.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Under fire for admitting record numbers of migrants, Trudeau’s government recently slashed the annual total allowed into the country.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slashed
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In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Someone’s face gets ripped right off, and another person gets a fork plunged into their eyeball.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cyclone Chido Reports of widespread damage are emerging from the French territory of Mayotte after a 100-year cyclone ripped through the region Saturday.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom announced plans last year to shutter its Canadian operations, closing all stores in the country and cutting 2,500 jobs.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This included cutting the corporate tax rate and increasing standard deductions for individuals and couples, many of whom previously would have itemized instead of taking the standard deduction.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Both women appeared to have been stabbed multiple times, authorities said and the local medical examiner’s office confirmed, per FOX 11, WSAZ and MetroNews.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hernandez-Velasco, 32, was rushed to Stamford Hospital after he was stabbed at a party, cops said.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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International ships recently switched to cleaner fuels to reduce air pollution.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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With time on the ball in midfield in the first half, Adams switched play to Bournemouth left fullback Milos Kerkez.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their goggles are already thrashed, and a solid pair of gogs like these Smith Squad Mags will be a major come-up for their winter kit.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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The highest point spread of the NFL season came to fruition on Sunday as the Baltimore Ravens thrashed the New York Giants, 35-14, with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdown passes to lead the way for the flock.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The duo hits one of the shooters as the other escapes — and Badillo ends the encounter with critical wounds, while Janko gets grazed on the arm.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the postseason and kept their hopes for a division title alive Saturday.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Magic, however, punched back in the third with a 22-3 run powered by turning defense into offense.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Slashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slashed. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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