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as in slits
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
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as in skips
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in rejects
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snobbish lady cut anyone who didn't meet her standards of wealth and social standing
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
when you cut the pad, make it a little smaller than the carpet
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as in dilutes
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the fruit juice was so cut with water that it was barely a fruit-flavored drink
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as in veers
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in intersects
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in analyzes
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
whichever way you cut it, we won't be seeing any profits from the business for at least three years
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as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
one of the new recruits is a cut above the rest in intelligence
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
received my cut of the profits from the garage sale
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as in haircuts
a style or arrangement of hair
she decided she needed a new cut after wearing her hair the same way for years
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as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
completely ignoring her was the unkindest cut of all
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Recent Examples of cuts
Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
As local public transit cuts loom later this year, Kansas City’s bus service will expand this summer, temporarily, to meet higher demand during the FIFA World Cup.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
With no way to stop it, Beth rushes to get the horses out in a trailer while Rip cuts the fences in an effort to give their cattle a fighting chance.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
That new ambition cuts various ways.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026
Kreutzer cuts clunkily and repeatedly between the ongoing crises in two households, presumably implying that the men in these women’s lives are all tarred with the same patriarchal brush.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The new map, crafted by a staffer in DeSantis’ office, cuts Democratic seats in Florida by half and favors the GOP to win 24 out of Florida’s 28 seats.
—Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Penned in partnership with long-time Riva collaborator Officina Italiana Design, the flybridge yacht cuts a sleek, dynamic silhouette with sporty lines and expansive glazing.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The Big 12 taps into private equity for loans, while Duke cuts a streaming deal with Amazon expected to bring millions more to the Blue Devils.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The goal of the block party was to build trust between neighbors and to raise awareness about the SNAP cuts, according to Mikha’el Amin, an organizer of the event with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Among the stacks of beef boxes and red meat cuts hanging from metal hooks, chicken and pork are increasingly present.
—Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Misael has been summoned because the hospital is being shut down and all patients discharged as the result of budget cuts.
—Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
This force size is impossible to service Britain’s overseas responsibilities and has seen cuts of 50% in only 30 years.
—Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The fund was passed by the legislature last fall in response to federal funding cuts that had resulted in food programs like SNAP, WIC and other programs that aided low-income Americans not being funded.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Both cuts are featured on her upcoming album Confessions II.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Responses show that the biggest share of survey takers — 40% — prefer to see a mix of some service cuts and some new revenue to address the city’s financial crisis.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Verb
Coverage of the candidates’ debates underscores a level of political engagement and conflict that cuts against the article’s emphasis on apathy and confusion.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
As local public transit cuts loom later this year, Kansas City’s bus service will expand this summer, temporarily, to meet higher demand during the FIFA World Cup.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
With no way to stop it, Beth rushes to get the horses out in a trailer while Rip cuts the fences in an effort to give their cattle a fighting chance.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
That new ambition cuts various ways.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026
Kreutzer cuts clunkily and repeatedly between the ongoing crises in two households, presumably implying that the men in these women’s lives are all tarred with the same patriarchal brush.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The new map, crafted by a staffer in DeSantis’ office, cuts Democratic seats in Florida by half and favors the GOP to win 24 out of Florida’s 28 seats.
—Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Penned in partnership with long-time Riva collaborator Officina Italiana Design, the flybridge yacht cuts a sleek, dynamic silhouette with sporty lines and expansive glazing.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The Big 12 taps into private equity for loans, while Duke cuts a streaming deal with Amazon expected to bring millions more to the Blue Devils.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Noun
Yolo County’s homeless population declined slightly over the past two years, but nearly two-thirds of the people counted in January were living outdoors as county leaders considered millions of dollars in cuts to the services many rely on.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The goal of the block party was to build trust between neighbors and to raise awareness about the SNAP cuts, according to Mikha’el Amin, an organizer of the event with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Among the stacks of beef boxes and red meat cuts hanging from metal hooks, chicken and pork are increasingly present.
—Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Misael has been summoned because the hospital is being shut down and all patients discharged as the result of budget cuts.
—Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
This force size is impossible to service Britain’s overseas responsibilities and has seen cuts of 50% in only 30 years.
—Michael Saunders, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The fund was passed by the legislature last fall in response to federal funding cuts that had resulted in food programs like SNAP, WIC and other programs that aided low-income Americans not being funded.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Both cuts are featured on her upcoming album Confessions II.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Responses show that the biggest share of survey takers — 40% — prefer to see a mix of some service cuts and some new revenue to address the city’s financial crisis.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts
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The report included multiple claims from sources of dysfunction in his campaign, including that Schlossberg had high staff turnover, regularly skips strategy meetings and disappears for long periods of time with little explanation.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Anyone who knows how to go directly to Spokeo, Whitepages, or BeenVerified skips Google entirely and finds everything anyway.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Katie fully catches on to his selfish game, though, and firmly rejects him at last.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Turkey vehemently rejects the label, conceding many died in that era but insisting the death toll is inflated and the deaths resulted from civil unrest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those who are approved will receive a total of 18 free lawn mows from April through October, a set number each month, with no further scheduling or calls needed, according to an email from the city.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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With its 5Ah battery, the Goat mows over 5,000 square feet per charge and gets back to work after just 45 minutes of charging.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cynical congressional map dilutes Black voting power to target a kingmaker.—
Kathleen Parker,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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With the all-new Apex 23X, Oliver veers off the highway to offer a more rugged, all terrain-ready alternative to the Legacy Elite series.—
C.C. Weiss
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2026
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Essie’s Mint Candy Apple captures that creamy green-blue finish, while Essie's Turquoise and Caicos veers more sage-esque in color.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The issue increasingly intersects with larger conversations around burnout, longevity, work-life balance, and quality of life.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The four stops deemed eligible for SB 79 are the two on Park Boulevard and two transit plazas, one where Interstate 15 intersects with El Cajon Boulevard and another where I-15 intersects with University Avenue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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These former officials now comprise the nonpartisan EEO Leaders organization, which analyzes Administration actions impacting equal employment opportunity.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Cuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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