Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scissoring
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An autopsy report indicated that the suspect allegedly dismembered Joksimovic using a jigsaw and garden shears, before slicing up the remains and dissolving them in a blender, 20min and radio FM1 Today reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025 -
The set includes three cutting boards in small, medium, and large sizes—with reversible sides—that can be used for prepping ingredients, slicing meat, or serving a charcuterie spread.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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That increases a rising air motion that tends to drop shearing winds over the Atlantic that can disrupt the structure of tropical cyclones.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The plants bloom in late spring and early summer and can be encouraged to bloom again by shearing the plants back by two-thirds after the first flowers fade.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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After Senegal turned the ball over, Michael Olise made the perfect pass, splitting two defenders, as Mbappé made a move upfield into the box.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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And Whitehall, who began the day in a Tom Ford suit, had to change into a backup suit by Dunhill after splitting his pants.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The prosecutor said Tran tried to take his own life by slitting a wrist, cutting his neck and poking a blade into his stomach.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 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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On his left, slashing toward the box, was Messi and Martinez found him beautifully.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Under the hood, the AMD Ryzen 7 processor is more than capable of handling everyday business tasks with ease, slashing through spreadsheets and punching up presentations with Windows 11 Copilot power.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Videos circulating online show jubilant Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lights, attempting to steal traffic signs, and ripping out poles cemented into the sidewalk.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Fernandez responded by ripping a two-run double down the left field line.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Scissoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scissoring. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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