1
as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!
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3
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after a few minutes of their brainless conversation I was ready to cut out
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as in capable
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Recent Examples of cut out
Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Today, without the help of technology, many companies’ shipments become delayed because of misclassifications; C.H. Robinson’s new technology is designed to cut out the confusion, particularly for small-to-medium clients.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
The cover features her on hands and knees in a black mini dress and black heels as a man cut out of the photo grabs a fistful of her blonde curls.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 June 2025
It was quickly edited Sunday evening to cut out that part.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Adjective
That day my mother cut out a picture of JFK and hung it in our den.
—Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
Today, without the help of technology, many companies’ shipments become delayed because of misclassifications; C.H. Robinson’s new technology is designed to cut out the confusion, particularly for small-to-medium clients.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
The cover features her on hands and knees in a black mini dress and black heels as a man cut out of the photo grabs a fistful of her blonde curls.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 June 2025
It was quickly edited Sunday evening to cut out that part.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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One person died in federal prison after being kept in restraints for more than two days.—
Joseph Shapiro,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the two people who died.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Consumers should stop using the covers immediately and dispose of them.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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These hiking physical human augmentation wearables are exiting the Trough of Disillusionment, led by three factors that work in their favor: low price, influencer content, and public demonstrations.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Instead, Canada exits at the quarterfinal stage — not to the USMNT, Mexico or upstart Panama, but to Guatemala, which entered the tournament ranked 84th in the world according to the Elo Ratings and 106th in the FIFA rankings.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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There are no long tubes, no extra pieces, and no filters to replace.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Both are members of the court's liberal wing, and will replace the conservative who currently holds the position.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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In their wins against Arsenal in the UCL semis and Inter Milan in the final, this young, balanced roster looked capable of piling up several trophies in the years to come.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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So Bay Area rids itself of a capable player to have to immediately use an on-site sub.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Renard was not the only one who failed to make the cut.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In the corporate world, companies that fail to keep up with advances in hardware, software or technology platforms could face a different type of crisis: being at a competitive disadvantage in a challenging and demanding marketplace.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The halt of the 2025 CMT Awards ceases the awards show's status as one of the longest-running country music ceremonies; the CMTS began in 1967, coming onto the scene only a year after the ACMs were established in 1966.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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After 116 years in operation and founded by James McGill, McGill Manufacturing ceased operations in 2021.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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The team departed from Alexandria to the airport soon after what became its final match of the tournament.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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According to flight tracker Flightradar24, the plane departed at 2:36 p.m. and returned to the ground at 3:22 p.m.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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