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Recent Examples of cut-and-paste
The pathogen was new to my system, and sections of my DNA moved around and recombined—an immunological cut-and-paste—to form a new code, one that could produce antibodies capable of fighting mycoplasma.
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Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
After decades of enduring cut-and-paste menus that reduced the vast lexicon of Subcontinental cuisines into some combination of butter chicken, saag paneer, and naan, New Yorkers are lately spoiled for choice as chefs double down on regional cuisines and authentic flavors.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Democrats’ attempt to cut-and-paste a California or New York agenda onto Virginia may thrill party activists and donors.
—Ray Nothstine, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The very cut-and-paste indictment filed just before today’s national shutdown anti-ICE protests is the latest effort by the Department of Justice to go after longtime Trump critic Lemon.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Beleaguered professors, who are largely poorly paid adjunct instructors at this point, will now have to not just contend with essay mills and good old-fashioned cut-and-paste plagiarism, but also the undetectable autograph of the robotic hand.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The flyer promoting the the celebration of the flyer men was printed on pink paper with an energetic cut-and-paste style.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
Here’s the worst part: Those last four paragraphs were just a straight cut-and-paste from last year.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Generic press releases or cut-and-paste pitches are going to be ignored.
—Brian Cattell, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
After decades of enduring cut-and-paste menus that reduced the vast lexicon of Subcontinental cuisines into some combination of butter chicken, saag paneer, and naan, New Yorkers are lately spoiled for choice as chefs double down on regional cuisines and authentic flavors.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Democrats’ attempt to cut-and-paste a California or New York agenda onto Virginia may thrill party activists and donors.
—Ray Nothstine, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The very cut-and-paste indictment filed just before today’s national shutdown anti-ICE protests is the latest effort by the Department of Justice to go after longtime Trump critic Lemon.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Beleaguered professors, who are largely poorly paid adjunct instructors at this point, will now have to not just contend with essay mills and good old-fashioned cut-and-paste plagiarism, but also the undetectable autograph of the robotic hand.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The flyer promoting the the celebration of the flyer men was printed on pink paper with an energetic cut-and-paste style.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
Here’s the worst part: Those last four paragraphs were just a straight cut-and-paste from last year.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Generic press releases or cut-and-paste pitches are going to be ignored.
—Brian Cattell, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-paste
Adjective
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Illinois is one of the few states with a sales tax on motor fuel, and its combined tax burden often exceeds 85 cents per gallon in certain counties.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to her Dolls Kill capsule, she's also set to star in an upcoming Netflix reality series following Alix, Ashtin and their big, blended family.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Balayage involves painting color onto the hair, mainly in the middle and ends, for a smooth and blended color that grows out naturally.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the evidence for oats directly lowering blood pressure is mixed, Weinandy noted.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are different storage options Investors should also know the distinction between segregated storage and non-segregated (commingled) storage.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Santa Anita, and by extension Del Mar and Los Alamitos, contend the game, played on a machine that has the look and feel of a slot machine, say the betting is conducted between patrons in a commingled pool and paid out based on how much money is bet on each combination.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But a fifty-billion-dollar deal, announced that Friday morning, integrated OpenAI’s technology into Amazon Web Services, a key part of the Pentagon’s digital infrastructure.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The approach highlights the potential for integrated, circular systems where multiple waste streams are transformed into valuable products, offering a more sustainable alternative to conventional recycling techniques.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cut-and-paste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-paste. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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