Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scissoring
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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 -
Its flatter blade profile also gives it a longer slicing range.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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Prune branches selectively rather than shearing indiscriminately.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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But shearing a bush or tree can ruin the look or balance of a tree.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Dec. 2025
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For the past three seasons, the Twins have been committed to splitting the workload between Jeffers and Christian Vázquez evenly, alternating between the two to keep each fresh.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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The University of Michigan team addressed the longstanding challenge of inefficient photocatalysts when splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel-dependent methods.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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When Rochelle Luna, 18, arrived at the house hours later, Djerf bound, gagged and raped her before stabbing her and slitting her throat, court records said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Trump has reversed Biden-era clean energy policies, slashing solar and wind funding, ending EV tax credits and opening the Pacific Coast to oil drilling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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That’s far different than the 31% price slashing in the three years ending in December 2009.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Once upon a time, she and Heughan’s steamy, kilt-ripping scenes were the talk of the town—and sparked incessant, baseless speculation about the nature of their off-screen relationship.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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That will keep your nails looking neat and clean without ripping away the protective barrier.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Scissoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scissoring. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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