cut-and-paste

Definition of cut-and-pastenext

Example Sentences

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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. — 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 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 See All Example Sentences for cut-and-paste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-paste
Adjective
  • Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose over $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Second, the study compared a combined diet and exercise program with usual care but did not include a group that followed the same diet without supervised exercise.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Her eyes were softly defined with blended brown tones that could easily work just as well as a daytime look.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Organizers say examples of thriving blended gardens will be provided.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Founded in 2017, Kensington focuses on acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail and mixed-use projects across the United States, according to its website.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The temperatures will also dip by the end the week as much colder air is pulled into the region keeping Philly in the upper 40's on Friday but cold enough in the far western Poconos for some festive flakes and mixed precipitation.
    — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • About $425 million had been donated to the three commingled ballot measures as of Tuesday.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • The new system provides naval forces with an integrated and readily deployable solution that can be adapted to different operational environments.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Unlike their predecessor, the MDR-3R has an in-line remote control and an integrated microphone.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Cut-and-paste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-paste. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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