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as in to slit
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 to skip
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in to isolate
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 to shave
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 to dilute
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 to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in to analyze
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 share
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 haircut
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 insult
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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as in reduced
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Recent Examples of cut
Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
John Rave hit a sacrifice fly that cut the lead to just two.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
Riley Beggin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
White House Budget Director Russ Vought said additional rescission packages and spending cuts could follow if the current effort is successful.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Verb
Hand cut the lead to 11-10 when Kenneth Pompilli scored with 1:02 left but sophomore Reed Hovick scored what proved to be the game-winner for Guilford with 49 seconds left.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
John Rave hit a sacrifice fly that cut the lead to just two.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
Noun
President Donald Trump is asking Congress to claw back $9.4 billion of federal funding to reflect a portion of the cuts made by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
White House Budget Director Russ Vought said additional rescission packages and spending cuts could follow if the current effort is successful.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Verb
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Small borers may be removed by slitting the stem and handpicking them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Carefully cut slits into the sponges and slide them onto the ends of the tongs, and voila!—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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Raised heart rate Low potassium levels, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, cramping, and a pounding or skipping heartbeat6 Dehydration, including symptoms like dark urine, headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness7 What Causes Toxic Megacolon?—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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And while hot tubs and saunas seem like innocent relaxation, those with uncontrolled heart conditions should skip the heat.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Crews isolated hotspots and began mop-up operations, while additional resources arrived to relieve initial attack personnel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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By design, being caught up in the flood of horrible news can feel incredibly isolating, and protests are one way to combat that.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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An article published that year by The New York Times notes that Davis shaved the front of her head for the part.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).—
Jay Kakade
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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He is used to mowing his lawn shirtless and in shorts – especially on hotter days – but recently, what seemed like a harmless habit sparked unexpected drama with his neighbors across the street.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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On that side of the road, the grass was freshly mowed, and greener.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The process starts with extracting CBD from the plant, which is then diluted with coconut oil or hemp seed.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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By developing a range of hair and body care products for premium boutique hotel destinations, Typology is extending its brand beyond its own ecosystem without diluting its equity.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Those bourbons are very good, and sometimes great, but the older expressions tend to veer into overly oaky territory.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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Video and photos showed the crash and damage Security camera footage verified by The Associated Press showed the plane taking off and then veering slightly to the side.—
Foster Klug,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Their investigation intersects with the various allegations of fraud, human trafficking, and manslaughter swirling around Gentry Group, the evil corporation for which Adam worked.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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In 2025, the firm is channeling its efforts into strategic expansion, increasing visibility across industries that intersect with private aviation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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