as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole
I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger
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Recent Examples of sliver
Chase Jordan
april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Tomb 1 also yielded numerous bamboo slivers from the Warring States period.
—Urnesha Bhattacherjee, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Daily Double, available now nationwide, is made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese plus shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Bessant’s brief tenure as CEO represents only a sliver of her contributions to the organization, the city of Charlotte and the wider business community.
—Chase Jordan
april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Tomb 1 also yielded numerous bamboo slivers from the Warring States period.
—Urnesha Bhattacherjee, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
More mint chocolate is joined by toasted coconut, praline, slivered almonds, gingersnaps, and continued rye spice.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Daily Double, available now nationwide, is made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese plus shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sliver
Noun
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Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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These novelty curry chips are pretty spot on.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cut from the trompo, the marinated pork shoulder is sliced onto a corn tortilla, then topped with onions, cilantro and roasted pineapple.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The tomatoes and onions were thinly sliced.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions during the war in Ukraine.—
Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The shortstop broke his bat on one pitch and a shard hit teammate Steve Yeager in the on-deck circle, piercing the catcher’s throat.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The plainclothes detectives, who were wearing NYPD vests, then dragged Brown on the floor, over shards of broken glass, to the front of the store, ordering him to stop resisting.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Not-so-splendid splinter During a 1976 game against the Dodgers at San Diego Stadium, Padres left-hander Randy Jones was pitching to the Dodgers’ Bill Russell to lead off the seventh inning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Sliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sliver. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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