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Recent Examples of cuttings
Begin rooting cuttings of favorite shrubs and perennials.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Dip cuttings in root hormone for roots to form in 4-6 weeks.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Green ingredients are nitrogen-rich materials such as kitchen scraps and grass cuttings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Propagation is best done by taking cuttings and encouraging root growth in water before transferring to soil.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
As the spokesperson for Kansas City’s public works department, Ryan McMonigle is preparing for a lot of ribbon cuttings in the next month in a half.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
For best results, take cuttings from healthy stems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Dip cuttings in root hormone for roots to form in 4-6 weeks.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Green ingredients are nitrogen-rich materials such as kitchen scraps and grass cuttings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Propagation is best done by taking cuttings and encouraging root growth in water before transferring to soil.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
As the spokesperson for Kansas City’s public works department, Ryan McMonigle is preparing for a lot of ribbon cuttings in the next month in a half.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
For best results, take cuttings from healthy stems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuttings
slices
Noun
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Offering festive sparkles courtesy of club soda and bubbly wine plus a dose of spa vibes via floral Lillet Blanc, fresh basil or mint, and slices of cucumber and citrus, this low-ABV cocktail recipe is as invigorating as a spring morning.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Cuttings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuttings. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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