cut-and-paste

Definition of cut-and-pastenext

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Recent Examples of cut-and-paste 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
  • All the hyperscaler capital in the world can’t conjure a licensed electrician out of thin air (Goldman estimates combined budgets rose by more than $300 billion for 2026 and 2027).
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The combined sensing system allows devices to detect both simple touch and applied pressure, creating a more advanced interaction surface.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Diageo seemed to be thinking about that with the launch of Johnnie Walker Black Cask, a blended whisky that is supposed to appeal to bourbon drinkers.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the arrival of new siblings—especially in blended families—can also scramble existing roles and trigger fresh feelings of loss or displacement.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In the city, reactions are more mixed within the Arab elite class, causing a rift between the business community and the intellectuals.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Global Payments has added 200 salespeople and plans to expand the team to 500 by midyear, aiming to reach a broader range of merchants through a multichannel distribution model that includes direct sales, partnerships, and integrated software.
    Justin Zacks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Navigating this complexity demands approaches to modular content production, coordination across agencies, integrated timelines, and more.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Cut-and-paste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-paste. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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