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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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Miso Sea Bass Yield: 2 large servings or 4 small servings
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup white miso paste
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon pink salt
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Two 8-ounce portions boneless, skinless Chilean sea bass
DIRECTIONS
1.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
PC Magazine, 27 July 2025
Then trawl through those conversations for insights, or paste them into ChatGPT and ask questions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Verb
Imagine seamlessly hauling steel from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Colton, California and moving tomato paste from Huron,
California to Fremont, Ohio.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Miso Sea Bass Yield: 2 large servings or 4 small servings
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup white miso paste
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon pink salt
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Two 8-ounce portions boneless, skinless Chilean sea bass
DIRECTIONS
1.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Noun
Simply paste in a script or block of text, and the platform can generate short-form videos, complete with AI voiceovers, animations, and transitions.
—PC Magazine, 27 July 2025
Then trawl through those conversations for insights, or paste them into ChatGPT and ask questions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paste
Verb
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Read more: Trump’s penalty threat puts India in a bind over Russian oil Trump has slapped steep tariffs on India.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some claim the male victim slapped one of the perpetrators before the fight, sparking the beatdown.—
Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gold standard and easiest way to date very old rock formations is with a very tough mineral known as a zircon.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Parish skins the leg quarters — frying up the exteriors for cracklins — and smokes them before a three-hour confit.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Morgan’s mother, who could skin a deer in two minutes with nothing more than a golf ball and a piece of string, held the business together.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
24 July 2025
Verb
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is punching back at President Donald Trump — in memes and capital letters.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Miami’s first offensive drive of the Bears game was spoiled because of the team’s inability to punch the ball into the end zone on four goal line runs.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two primary methods are the washed (wet) process, where cherries are pulped, fermented, and washed to remove the mucilage before drying, and the natural (dry) process, where cherries are dried whole with the fruit intact, allowing the beans to absorb fruity flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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During fermentation, natural enzymes and microorganisms break down the sugars and proteins in the mucilage, modifying the beans’ acidity, sweetness, and overall flavor profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The designer also nodded to the original lace detailing with silver rhinestone trompe l’oeil florals along the bodice and a matching trim along the hemline.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Pieces from the capsules feature camouflage, shimmering fabrics, floral embroidery, rhinestones, rivets and unexpected silhouettes, all crafted with beach days, poolside hangs and party nights in mind.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
Verb
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If a body is here, whoever buried it didn’t bother digging deep, because there’s no fear of getting caught.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Special effects buried gas lines underground and integrated them into the structure so the blaze could be easily started and stopped.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Paste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paste. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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