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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
To some extent, OpenAI’s new product simply formalizes something that people had been doing on their own, either by pasting text from one window to another, or by improvising personal ChatGPT-linking software. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 Someone can screenshot a text, forward it, or copy and paste it into ChatGPT. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
Wipe off the paste, then wipe the area with a damp cloth to rinse. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 Use stronger tools and cleaners like a toothbrush and a baking soda paste to clean them. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paste
  1. skin
  2. slap
  3. epoxy
  4. zircon
  5. whip
  6. punch
  7. mucilage
  8. rhinestone
Verb
  • Thanks to camelia, olive, rosehip, and turmeric, this formula improves collagen production, smooths wrinkles, reduces inflammation, speeds up healing, and firms skin.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If hunting or skinning animals, use gloves, and cook game meat thoroughly before eating.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of skin
Verb
  • The film ends with Sally and Gary happily in love, which begs a question that’s been gestating for 28 years — doesn’t that slap him with a death sentence?
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Apple has now discontinued the older 17 Pro models and slapped $100 price hikes on all other existing models, including the regular iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of slap
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  • The enabling technology is a phosphorus-containing additive developed at Empa that is mixed into epoxy during production.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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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  • Into the work, esparza’s has also added a scene from the Florentine Codex showing a Spaniard whipping an Indigenous person and images of ICE raids in LA and Chicago, connecting centuries of oppression together.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Many Hoosiers whip out their smartphones to pay for a latte or a drink at a bar.
    — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of whip
Verb
  • One 49ers linebacker, Dre Greenlaw, held up Rams tight end Tyler Higbee after a short reception early in the fourth quarter, allowing the other, Fred Warner, to swoop in and punch the ball loose.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The nonprofit thrift store in Homer Glen has been about six years in the making and opened its doors Thursday as cars parked in a nearby overflow lot and customers enjoyed punch and cookies while browsing through the displays.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • While the production of mucilage is a natural property of cooked okra, there are ways to downplay its effects and to make the slimy texture less prominent.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The vinegar will also help break down the mucilage, making the pods less slimy.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mucilage
Noun
  • One included a backless number with rhinestone beading, while another took on more of a Greek look with a deep neckline and material that draped over her arms down to the floor.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Jones’ cellphone, rhinestone sandals, belt and white sunglasses were unaccounted for.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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