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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
with the economy having gone south, it was hardly surprising that the incumbent party got pasted in the general election
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as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pasted the soccer ball halfway across the field
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as in epoxy
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Recent Examples of paste
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of these trolls are merely pasting swastikas on their nihilism, but their ideological sincerity is irrelevant.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The outfit is a copy-and-paste from Christian Siriano's Fall/Winter 2026-2027 runway, which took place on February 12 at New York Fashion Week—almost one month to the day from Klum's outing.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Frances Mitnick, 81, Boston-born, fights back with $300 worth of silver and gold glitter, pasted on the lobby walls from floor to ceiling.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of these trolls are merely pasting swastikas on their nihilism, but their ideological sincerity is irrelevant.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Add curry paste; cook and stir 1 minute more.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The outfit is a copy-and-paste from Christian Siriano's Fall/Winter 2026-2027 runway, which took place on February 12 at New York Fashion Week—almost one month to the day from Klum's outing.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paste
Verb
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Drizzle it into balsamic vinaigrette, or take the plunge and whip it into caramel pots de crème.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
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The high waist bunched a little when seated, but it was hardly cause for breaking focus when attempting an inversion (the whipping wind, however, was another story).—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The administration has also slapped tariffs on some specific products, including steel, lumber, and cars.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The ingredients aren’t random cocktail names slapped onto standard drinks — they’re built to match the films.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Options such as epoxy flooring, which can help avoid grout maintenance, is an example of how Simque advises clients on serviceable solutions that align with operational realities.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Botts and his fellow scientists also had to develop a special epoxy to affix the markers, soon dubbed Botts Dots, securely to the pavement.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The operation in KwaZulu-Natal province is focused on extracting zircon, rutile, ilmenite, and titanium oxide — critical ingredients in products such as paint, sunscreen, and smartphones.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The oldest material is 4.4-billion-year-old zircon crystals from Western Australia.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In tight spaces where a straight driver can't complete a full rotation, that elbow geometry is the difference between finishing the job and abandoning it after hurting your wrist, skinning your knuckles, and questioning your life choices.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mom skinned it, went to the pound to find a slightly smaller dog, and stitched the old dog’s skin over the new dog.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The man briefly tumbles to the ground after attempting to punch York.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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In early January 2025, police were called to the Aliquippa VFW when Ours was accused of repeatedly punching and strangling another man, later identified as Preston Coleman.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The cooking process will also cause the okra to release its mucilage.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
1 Mar. 2026
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Soaking chia seeds results in a gel-like coating, called mucilage, that surrounds the seeds.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2026
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Itty-bitty rhinestone accents add the subtlest touch of sparkle to these avocado green French tips.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rose Byrne was the picture of understated elegance in a light pink sleeveless Chanel midi dress that was adorned with silver rhinestone on the bodice and the waist.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Paste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paste. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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