cut loose

phrase

Synonyms of cut loosenext
1
: to free from control or restraint
cut us loose from the contract
2
: to act without restraint
enjoyed cutting loose at nightclubs

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Johnson realizes there’s a need to cut loose like that since it’s been done before. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Putting sentiment aside, the Chicago Cubs designated Jameson Taillon for assignment on Monday, cutting loose one of the most respected players in their clubhouse to continue reshaping their pitching staff. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026 While much of the attention has focused on potential impact additions for the pitching staff, the front office quietly addressed another area of concern by adding a former first-round outfielder who was recently cut loose by a fierce division rival. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Belfort’s Hamptons speech Jordan’s habit of delivering motivational speeches even while cutting loose shows up in the film’s party sequences, and there’s footage to back it up. Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut loose

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“Cut loose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20loose. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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