slash in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

To reduce or cut significantly, especially in terms of expenses or budget.

She decided to slash her spending after realizing how much she had been wasting each month.
The director plans to slash the budget for the film, which could affect its overall quality.
During the argument, he made a cutting remark that seemed to slash right through her confidence.
The new policy will slash the waiting time for patients seeking medical treatment.
With a quick motion, he used a knife to slash through the tough packaging and reveal the contents inside.
The artist decided to slash bold colors across the canvas to convey his emotions.
During the sale, prices were slashed by up to fifty percent to attract more customers.
The villain made a swift slash with his sword, narrowly missing the hero.
She felt a sudden urge to slash through her to-do list after a long day at work.
The company had to slash its budget in order to survive the economic downturn.
The artist decided to slash the price of her paintings to attract more buyers.
He made a quick slash with his knife, cutting through the thick rope effortlessly.
The novel received mixed reviews, with some critics praising it and others calling it a literary slash.
After the storm, the slash of fallen trees across the road made it impassable for hours.
In the heated debate, she took a slash at her opponent's policies, arguing they were ineffective.