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 Take cuttings for propagation by removing 4- to 6-inch-long stems and removing the lowers leaves. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 Take cuttings from woody herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, and root them in a well-draining medium, like perlite or moist sand. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Make tip cuttings 6 to 8 inches long and use a rooting powder dusted on the cut ends. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 Store the dormant cuttings in a cool, dark place, like a shed or garage, until spring. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 The tea seeds take many years to grow deep into this volcanic soil, whereas cuttings take a fraction of the time, which is why they are more commonly used. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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slices

Noun

Generously brush the slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Peach slices and brown sugar form a moist base for the tender cake—and when flipped over, that base becomes the topping.

— Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026