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verb

Definition of pastenext
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as in to skin
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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paste

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noun

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as in epoxy

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as in zircon

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Recent Examples of paste
Verb
Experts say those instructions can paste and install a malicious command that installs malware on the device. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Along the streets in the shadow of the cathedral, posters for Hind Rajab, the five-year-old girl allegedly killed by Israel in Gaza, have been pasted to lamp posts. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Noun
Dried khat leaves can also be made into tea or a chewable paste, or it can be smoked or consumed on food. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Add the curry paste and cook, stirring actively, until the paste becomes pleasingly aromatic and no longer smells raw, 2 to 3 minutes. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paste
  1. whip
  2. slap
  3. epoxy
  4. zircon
  5. skin
  6. punch
  7. mucilage
  8. rhinestone
Verb
  • If a recipe calls for 1 cup (unwhipped) whipping cream, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The first drops of espresso are vigorously whipped with sugar into a thick espumita froth inside the cup, before the rest is poured in, causing the caramelly-brown foam to rise to the top.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of whip
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  • European energy prices rose drastically in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as Western governments slapped Moscow with sanctions and looked for alternative sources of oil and gas.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After making the grab, Allen celebrated briefly, then slapped hands with Delane.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of slap
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  • The National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to turn difficult-to-recycle carbon fiber and epoxy composite waste into multifunctional aerogels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Crews will soon use an epoxy coating embedded with tiny glass beads to mark the bus-only lanes in the city's Oakland neighborhood red.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of epoxy
Noun
  • Spanning 11 themes, the 110 pieces in the collection also include Colombian emeralds, cat’s-eye blue topaz, natural zircon, and Santa Maria–type aquamarines to bring color to both geometric and fluid shapes.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of zircon
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  • If hunting or skinning animals, use gloves, and cook game meat thoroughly before eating.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If hunting, trapping or skinning animals, use gloves when handling animals and cook game meat thoroughly before eating, according to the CDC.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of skin
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  • The student also punched the guard in the head, according to the statement.
    — Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The 49ers’ defensive highlight came when Warner, of course, punched a ball free from tight end David Njoku.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • The vinegar will also help break down the mucilage, making the pods less slimy.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Turn to pickled okra for the tart, punchy flavor for this dish—but without the mucilage that people often associate with the vegetable.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of mucilage
Noun
  • But the mystery train starts veering off the rails as Flowers wanders away from enjoyable rhinestone reinvention and defaults to the heavy-handed Springsteenian realism that’s sometimes been both his Rosetta stone and his Achilles’ heel.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What’s even better is that there’s a belt to fit any festival dress code, from western concho belts, dramatic fringe or tassel belts, to sparkling rhinestone styles.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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