scissors

Definition of scissorsnext
present tense third-person singular of scissor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scissors
Verb
  • Arrange slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Orchestrated by a central process orchestration layer such as zenon, this approach accelerates scale-up from lab to full production, slashes changeover time, reduces waste, and breaks vendor lock‑in while protecting existing assets and enabling continuous improvement.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The system slashes both capital expenditure and long-term maintenance costs.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Milo tries to be a hero, trying to use pepper spray on Morgan, but Morgan stabs and kills him.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Percy, now carrying the Golden Fleece, runs toward the elevator, but Luke stabs him through the closing doors.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Scissors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scissors. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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