hacksawing

Definition of hacksawingnext
present participle of hacksaw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hacksawing
Verb
  • Take the time, then, to consider your account options with care and evaluate the interest-earning potential of splitting your money among a series of accounts.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Headaches grow for California’s Democratic Party chair as another poll shows eight Democratic candidates for governor are splitting the vote so many ways that Republicans could win the top 2 primary spots.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Troy Rice, like most golfers, says few things are more disheartening than slicing the ball on a swing that feels good.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Begin by slicing Yukon golds with a mandoline to achieve thin, perfectly even slices, and then simmer the potatoes in milk before bathing them in the rich, simple combination of heavy cream, butter, and Gruyère cheese.
    Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Makar went to the penalty box for slashing, and the Wild capitalized on the man-advantage when Eriksson Ek popped in the rebound of a Boldy shot.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The Council was able to avoid layoffs, balancing its billion dollar budgets by slashing vacant positions and hiking fees for parking and other programs, in those years.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Hacksawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacksawing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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