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 Philodendron Some philodendrons are easier to grow from cuttings than others, but vining varieties like velvet or heartleaf philodendron are particularly simple to sprout. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026 Through their business The Fig Hunter, founded in 2021, the couple propagates unique varieties like Shasta Cranberry and Amen’s Citron from cuttings taken in unlikely spots such as culverts and pavement cracks. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The White House under President Biden used to complain when Republicans would go out to ribbon cuttings of projects that were funded by Biden's infrastructure law. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Autumn joy stonecrop propagates readily indoors or outdoors, both from stem cuttings and from leaf cuttings placed on the soil surface. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 It is said this clone originates from Bordeaux’s Château Margaux cuttings brought to Livermore by Jim Concannon in 1893. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 Use a crystal bowl to display bedside snacks for overnight guests, and propagate plant cuttings in a whiskey decanter. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Floating Flowers Erin fills a container with tinted water to float favorite garden cuttings, including these Tuff Stuff hydrangea, purple petunias, and lime green flowering tobacco. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuttings

slices

Noun

Plates and cake forks were distributed by a young waitress also borrowed from Lyons, from the Corner House on Coventry Street, who cut the cakes and handed round slices to the judges.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Eventually, the contraption worked, producing chewy, flavorful mango slices.

— Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026