Thesaurus results for CUTTINGS

cuttings

noun

plural of cutting

as in slices

a piece that has been separated from the whole by cutting a bag full of grass cuttings

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Recent Examples of cuttings Cultivation The plant grows naturally on riverbeds, grasslands, and human-disturbed areas; it can be propagated from both seeds and stem cuttings. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 With wet leaves, dry leaves, and pine needles shrunk into tiny cuttings, this electric shredder is able to convert 18 bags of yard waste into one bag of nutrient-heavy mulch that can feed your gardens and landscaping. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2026 This summer has been a convenient whirlwind of ribbon-cuttings and christenings. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 His son Ernest Wente went on to partner with UC Davis to import wine cuttings from France, including one clone of chardonnay that’s become what’s now known as the Wente Clone. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 Make cuttings a foot or more in length and remove major leaves. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 Be sure to properly disinfect your shears when taking cuttings to help prevent the spread of disease pathogens (like fungus) from one plant to another. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026

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slices

Noun

But once the dominant slices of the emissions pie have shrunk, other categories with less potential to reduce emissions become important.

— Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Windy conditions will start to pick up later Saturday afternoon after a potent cold front slices through the Mid-Atlantic and eastern North Carolina and brings a major cooldown and some rain.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026