Thesaurus results for CUTTINGS

cuttings

noun

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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 Caring for Rosemary Cuttings in Water Rosemary cuttings also root in water. —

Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026 Plants produce clusters of blue flowers from July through September that make lovely cuttings with fragrant foliage. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026 And most recently, on Friday, ribbon-cuttings were held at the downtown Aurora and Sugar Grove campuses for a new shuttle bus that will transport students back and forth to their classes. —

Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings. —

Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026

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slices

Noun

Season quinoa slices with salt and pepper; add to pan.

— Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Single slices start at $5 for cheese plus one topping and go up from there, Garcia said.

— Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 2026