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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
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
It’s been nearly three years since Dexter Morgan sliced up some New Blood.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Treats mostly include milk bones, though some owners sometimes indulge their dogs with pizza slices from the restaurant, Tondryk said.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Inside this gift is Jewish Rye, sliced Corned Beef, sliced Emmentaler Swiss cheese, Zingerman’s potato chips, Coleslaw, Sauerkraut, Russian dressing, crunchy Deli Dill Pickles, nut-free Black Magic Brownie Bites.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
It’s been nearly three years since Dexter Morgan sliced up some New Blood.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slice
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Earlier this year, a study from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, using a national sample of parents with children between the ages of 1 and 6 found that 1 in 4 parents, found bedtime to be challenging.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fears were revived in 2014 after federal labs mishandled samples of smallpox, anthrax and H5N1.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Save a portion of your peak-season earnings to cover the slower months.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Rain Forest portion of the spa features heated seats, a chilled room for cryotherapy, and an outdoor portion with swings, day beds, and a hot tub.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead: Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Place chopped pecans on a baking sheet, and roast in preheated oven until nutty and fragrant, about 8 minutes.Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 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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Before this year, the technology didn’t exist to do such a comprehensive sampling of the faces, ages and people featured in advertising.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Highlands has its mainstays, like tasting-menu-only Roots and Vine for a sampling of Appalachian ingredients, the cozy Ruffed Grouse Tavern where a roaring fireplace complements a deep wine list, and authentic Ristorante Paoletti for warming Northern Italian fare.Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after the trade, Rodgers agreed to take a $33.7 million pay cut over two seasons, allowing the Jets to further subsidize the roster.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reverse sear: There are many recipes for tenderloin, and other cuts of meat, that call for reverse searing.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Stack, who has not sold a single share of his voting stock since taking the company public in 2002 and remains the biggest individual shareholder, is now worth $5.4 billion.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Cambridge, Massachusetts Business: Customer platform to support businesses in sales, marketing and customer service A growing share of people aren’t happy with their pay, according to recent data from Pew Research Center.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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The couple will split time between Texas and Virginia, undoubtedly looking for one more property to save.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Slice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slice. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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