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slashing

[slash-ing] / ˈslæʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
biting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caustic scathing stinging withering
STRONG
bitter cutting
WEAK
acerbic acid acidic acrid acrimonious astringent corrosive incisive mordacious mordant pungent severe sharp trenchant truculent vitriolic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
kind nice
STRONG
pleasant

Example Sentences

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UnitedHealth has been slashing benefits and exiting from unprofitable markets, moves that could help it beat estimates in its coming quarterly report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Since taking office, Kennedy has attempted to remake longstanding US vaccine policies, including slashing the number of recommended shots for children and replacing an expert advisory panel with several vaccine critics.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Snap said it’s slashing 16% of its full-time workforce and closing more than 300 open roles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has removed his Malibu mansion from the market—months after slashing $3 million from the property’s asking price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

A slashing tush caught me in the calf of my right leg.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson