cuttings

plural of cutting
as in slices
a piece that has been separated from the whole by cutting a bag full of grass cuttings

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Recent Examples of cuttings At some point, the public deserves more than renderings, ribbon cuttings and press conferences. Jonathan Beaton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 How to Grow Roses From Stem Cuttings Plant the stem cuttings in small pots; after a root ball forms, move them to your outdoor garden. Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 As far as ribbon cuttings go, the one held Wednesday afternoon for Aurora’s new Hollywood Casino was a sure bet to be more spectacular than most. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 This decision, consistent with a prior ruling, indicates a narrow judicial interpretation, classifying ready-to-grow cuttings as regulated cannabis plants. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuttings
slices
Noun
  • They’re scattered over airy slices of ciabatta slicked with mayo.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Nuts work well too, especially in combinations such as almonds with Greek yogurt, peanut butter with apple slices, or nuts with a cheese stick.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

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“Cuttings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuttings. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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