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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
with the economy having gone south, it was hardly surprising that the incumbent party got pasted in the general election
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as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pasted the soccer ball halfway across the field
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as in epoxy
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Recent Examples of paste
Molly Higgins, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
It is based on the New York Public Library and made of thick white poster board, cut into panels and pasted together.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
In a large mixing bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together an egg yolk, anchovies, roasted garlic, and salt into a paste.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Grab the Logitech coupon code that was sent to your inbox and paste it in the box at checkout for 15% off your purchase.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
It is based on the New York Public Library and made of thick white poster board, cut into panels and pasted together.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
The sweet treat is made by turning dates and flour into a paste and lacing it with ghee.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
In a large mixing bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together an egg yolk, anchovies, roasted garlic, and salt into a paste.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Available in 21 colors, the mixer has 10 speeds to knead, whip, and stir ingredients for bread, baked goods, pizza dough, and more.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to dropping temperatures, whipping winds and spending more time indoors, your complexion can begin to experience chronic conditions that stay dominant in warmer months.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 20 Nov. 2024
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Universal Genève wasn’t just some funky, old-school Swiss brand with a cool logo to slap onto a modern watch for the nostalgic set.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Voice 1: Everybody was trying to get people’s attention, like, hey, here comes the wave, and then the first one kind of slapped against the door.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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The zircon crystals that formed during the Sturtian glaciation gradually disappear in younger rocks until they are replaced by zircons formed after the ice began to melt.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
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The full sequin look was paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels, including a platinum necklace set with 160 carats of aquamarines, 49 carats of blue zircons, and nearly two carats of diamonds.Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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The Catholic League is threatening François with skinning his brother, the cardinal, and burning him alive if François doesn’t marry Margot.Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
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But even the most experienced hikers have slipped, stumbled, and skinned a knee while trekking.Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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There and elsewhere, the songs punch above the weight necessary for Christmas fluff, but most fail to clear the bar of justifying their presence in an already padded runtime.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Cincy takes over near its own 10. Copied Share Bengals punch it in after marathon drive Rohan Nadkarni The Bengals are up 7-0 after a one-yard touchdown run by Chase Brown.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Chia's soluble fiber and mucilage form a thick and sticky gel in the digestive system, which may prevent the absorption of nutrients.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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Slippery elm: This herb, like marshmallow root, contains mucilage.Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
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Freehand, a pink and blue sock with inspired by Western stitching, is decorated with rhinestones.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her costume consisted of a bra that also featured long sleeves with matching bottoms, both of which were covered in blue and white rhinestones.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The counts include two instances where the wrong bodies were buried.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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But Rahman points to a specific example buried in the documentation that sheds some more light.Allison Johnson, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Paste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paste. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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