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 At some point, the public deserves more than renderings, ribbon cuttings and press conferences. — Jonathan Beaton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 How to Grow Roses From Stem Cuttings Plant the stem cuttings in small pots; after a root ball forms, move them to your outdoor garden. — Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 As far as ribbon cuttings go, the one held Wednesday afternoon for Aurora’s new Hollywood Casino was a sure bet to be more spectacular than most. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 This decision, consistent with a prior ruling, indicates a narrow judicial interpretation, classifying ready-to-grow cuttings as regulated cannabis plants. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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slices

Noun

Topped with fresh slices of tomato and melty cheese, everyone will be coming back for seconds.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
This crowd-friendly dessert takes inspiration from the Southern favorite, pairing a plush banana cake with a cloud of vanilla pudding cream, fresh banana slices, and plenty of vanilla wafers.

— Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026