1
as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!
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3
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after a few minutes of their brainless conversation I was ready to cut out
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as in capable
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Recent Examples of cut out
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Though Hutcherson believes his own dogs aren’t cut out for the big screen, other shelter dogs are.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Things were always cut out, because they’re seen as incendiary or controversial.
—Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Eric Stonestreet, known for his role on the show as Cameron Tucker, confessed last year that Hollywood life isn’t all it’s cut out to be.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
While India has diversified its oil sources over the years, cutting out Russian oil entirely would leave a gaping hole that’s hard to replace.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Though Hutcherson believes his own dogs aren’t cut out for the big screen, other shelter dogs are.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Things were always cut out, because they’re seen as incendiary or controversial.
—Jon-Michael Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Eric Stonestreet, known for his role on the show as Cameron Tucker, confessed last year that Hollywood life isn’t all it’s cut out to be.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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Superstore star Jon Miyahara, who played Brett on all six seasons of the NBC comedy, has died at 83.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Topline Brandon Blackstock, singer and talkshow host Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and father of her two children, has died after a three-year battle with cancer, his family announced Thursday.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After that the Padres, out of nowhere, just stopped hitting.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Although the Bay Area sales tax hike and the statewide transit bond would have to go on the ballot for voter approval next year, SB 79 could become law this week if nothing is done to stop it.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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General admission on-site parking: All general admission traffic will enter and exit through the Cox Road gate and turn onto Voice of America Park Drive.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the bullet exited Welch's head, and that same bullet hit Palmer, a bystander who was attempting to act as a peacemaker, Worthy said.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Plus, one less component to replace means less money spent by teams during repair.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But many within the union still say that is not nearly enough to replace traditional broadcast residuals.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Due to the abundant moisture these storms will be capable of producing excessive rainfall rates.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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The pump is capable of operating in temperatures as low as -50°C without defrost cycles.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Crucially, many systems still fail to consider complexities like second marriages, age diversity, regional variation or cross-cultural compatibility.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And residents who fail to remove water from outdoor receptacles could face fines and the possibility of having their electricity turned off.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Martial law is usually enacted when civilian authority has ceased to function, is completely absent, or has become ineffective.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His enhanced role will see the character departing from previous depictions.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Travelers who are required to pay a visa bond must enter and depart the U.S. through specific ports of entry, which will be announced at a later date.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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