cut into

verb

cut into; cutting to; cuts into

: to reduce the amount of (something)

Although it would cut into profits, we were forced to lower our prices.

The extra time I was spending at work was cutting into my time with my family.

Examples of cut into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reduce speed to medium-low and add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature, 1 piece at a time, letting dough absorb butter completely before adding the next piece. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

But Hwang’s journey to 2028 includes far bigger obstacles than simply learning to maneuver the starting blocks or managing her ataxia — which can cause impaired movement and muscle spasms that can cut into practice sessions at a moment’s notice. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

One couple has racked up millions of views for their trailblazing short cut into the Costco parking lot, bypassing the entrance and four-wheeling over the curb and sidewalk, sometimes cutting off drivers about to pull into the vacant spot. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Gerber wore a black chiffon gown made from long, sheer panels and narrow rows of vertical ruffles, with deep V necklines cut into the front and back. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for cut into

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• baraboo
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• detinue
• devalue