slice
noun
a thin, flat piece cut from something.
slicing
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present participleof slice.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In surveillance video, the men are seen slicing the depiction of Jesus at the ankles and carting it away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Poster boy Duncan Scott started the rush, defending his 200m individual medley gold from Birmingham four years ago by slicing a chunk off his own Games record.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the meantime, prepare your rolls by slicing them in half and toasting them cut-side down in melted butter over a warm skillet.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
One: The storm sirens in town went off, slicing through the quiet like an angry ghost.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
