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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
Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In addition to uncertain leadership, the BLS is one of many federal agencies that have been subjected to funding and workforce cuts under the Trump administration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Hurtado was out for a jog when the dogs bit her arms and legs, ripping off her flesh and leaving large cuts, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The clubs were only half-listening, though, and having cut the top division from 22 teams to 20, decided to stop there.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In addition to uncertain leadership, the BLS is one of many federal agencies that have been subjected to funding and workforce cuts under the Trump administration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Uncle Sam will get a 15% cut from Nvidia's and AMD's China sales.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Hurtado was out for a jog when the dogs bit her arms and legs, ripping off her flesh and leaving large cuts, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Verb
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The material is lightweight with short sleeves and slits on each side that provide a great cooling effect when walking.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The blouse features a hint of a collar, soon-to-be-trending frog enclosures, and slits on the sleeves that mimic the trousers.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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First things first, players can skip the promo code.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Peter Thiel’s fellowship is offering young entrepreneurs $200,000 to skip or leave college and build their own billion-dollar startups.—
Muskaan Arshad,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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In the 1960s, astronauts munched on quick and compact snacks called Space Food Sticks that were generally made with wheat flour, sugar, protein isolate, dry milk and flavorings.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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His regime is also among the most repressive and isolated in the world, with terrible relations and almost no trade with four out of its five neighbors, and a near-total dependence on the fifth: Russia.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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Bypassing the extensive zoning and civil engineering foundational work required for new structures can shave off months, if not years, from the overall project timeline.—
Dr. Dick Bridy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is no law against eating, reading, adjusting the radio or shaving your body while driving.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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In Savannah, Georgia, landscaper Darius Cowherd took a break Tuesday in the cab of his work truck after spending the morning mowing grass, trimming bushes and blowing leaves in Forsyth Park in the coastal city’s downtown historic district.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
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For instance, even small jobs like mowing a lawn, walking a dog, washing a car, or pulling weeds can teach children the basics of earning side money.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Some politicians in the European Parliament are seeking to dilute EU rules.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The announcement did not disclose how the two current equity-holders would dilute themselves to account for the NFL’s 10% ownership stake.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Every now and then the bright lights of gas stations and truck stops veered into view, signaling food, rest, a break from the grey monotony of the highway.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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With more than 1 million people on the podcast’s YouTube channel, the conversation veered between Swift’s discussion of her new album, her journey to becoming a football fan and a closer look inside her relationship with Kelce.—
H. Vanbiber,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The neighborhoods intersect with the Monon Trail, an extensive bike and pedestrian trail that runs through the city.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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There are clearly consequences of what happened 80 years ago, but music and politics intersect today.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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