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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
Brad Tuttle, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
In her non-coma periods, Elisabeth has found Sue’s billboard increasingly maddening, even pasting newspaper over the window to hide it.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
For deep stains, allow the paste to sit, undisturbed, on the stain for 15-60 minutes before washing it away with warm, soapy water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
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On the other end of the spectrum, it’s universally understood that students should never cut and paste essays wholly written by AI into applications.
—Brad Tuttle, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
In her non-coma periods, Elisabeth has found Sue’s billboard increasingly maddening, even pasting newspaper over the window to hide it.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
For deep stains, allow the paste to sit, undisturbed, on the stain for 15-60 minutes before washing it away with warm, soapy water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
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Everyone here is affected Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.Claire Fahy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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With President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the stakes for Chinese exports are likely to be higher not just into the U.S., but into countries like Mexico, which is slapping tariffs of its own on goods like textiles.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Canadian officials say that if Trump follows through with his threat of punishing tariffs, Canada would consider slapping retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, toilets and some steel products.Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The signature of Earth’s early rain was found inside zircon crystals from the Hadean Eon.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
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For instance, there are rare lunar zircon minerals that suggest the moon was born about 4.5 billion years ago.Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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This Korean sunscreen essential soothes acne and excess sebum using niacinamide and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid.Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The massage cup, combined with the oils, boosts lymphatic flow, firms skin, and encourages lipolysis for a smoother, more toned appearance.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But there are plenty of non-moderates who punched significantly above their weight too, such as Reps. Grace Meng, Rob Menendez, Chuy García, Juan Vargas and Sylvia Garcia.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Anker Soundcore Motion 300, now 30% off, is a budget-friendly speaker that punches way above its size with booming sound and waterproof durability.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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During fermentation, natural enzymes and microorganisms break down the sugars and proteins in the mucilage, modifying the beans’ acidity, sweetness, and overall flavor profile.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The digestive process strips the mucilage from the beans and induces fermentation.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The paintings of Mickalene Thomas are big, bold, gaudy, and beautiful, embedded with rhinestones, daubed with phosphorescent color, and composed like crazy quilts.Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
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The dress features a lacquered jersey skirt and bodice embroidered with 23,000 crystals, rhinestones, and sequins, with a silk pleated peplum, and feathers blooming from the bust.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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In São Paulo, where Eunice Paiva, who died in 2018 at 89, is buried, her tomb has reportedly become a pilgrimage site for admirers of this woman who fought for Brazil’s democracy.Alexander Durie, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Carter will be buried next to his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, who died on Nov. 19, 2023, at the age of 96.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Paste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paste. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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