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
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Medical leader 'kind of blindsided by this announcement' Kennedy's announcement cut out a process where the CDC's independent panel of advisors vote for any new or updated recommendations to the immunization schedule.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 27 May 2025
With her last breaths, Mel begged Ellie to cut out her baby, but, clearly affected by the reality of Dina’s (Isabela Merced) ongoing pregnancy, Ellie could not do it.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
Van de Ven uses his speed to cut out counter-attacks while Romero can break lines with his passes and then produce a crunching tackle on an opponent.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Verb
But Vargas said the doctors cut out too much, and the girl was left with short bowels.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Medical leader 'kind of blindsided by this announcement' Kennedy's announcement cut out a process where the CDC's independent panel of advisors vote for any new or updated recommendations to the immunization schedule.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 27 May 2025
With her last breaths, Mel begged Ellie to cut out her baby, but, clearly affected by the reality of Dina’s (Isabela Merced) ongoing pregnancy, Ellie could not do it.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
Van de Ven uses his speed to cut out counter-attacks while Romero can break lines with his passes and then produce a crunching tackle on an opponent.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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The filming of his funeral took three full days, and Hogestyn died the following weekend.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Sly Stone, a funk pioneer whose influence and impact as leader of the musical group Sly and the Family Stone was as enduring as his career was brief, died Monday in Los Angeles.—
Rob Tannenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Verb
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The filing amends an existing lawsuit against the Trump administration over the move to ban its ability to enroll international students, which initially prompted a judge to stop the administration from revoking Harvard’s student visa program.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Verb
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This demographic shift is creating a double whammy for employers: Not only are fewer people seeking new opportunities, but a significant portion of the experienced workforce will soon exit the market.—
Duane Tursi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The only way to ensure Hamas cannot reign over Gaza and threaten Israel is by replacing it with another governing entity legitimate to the international community, Arab neighbors like Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, and Palestinians themselves.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
2 June 2025
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Digital systems should incorporate and enhance traditional knowledge, not replace it.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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For many, this process leads to an enhanced sense of empowerment—feeling more connected to one’s authentic self, and more capable of navigating life’s challenges.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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China is more capable than any other U.S. adversary.—
Damien Cave,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Activists have accused Iranian authorities of killing Amini after her detention on charges of failing to adhere to the country's dress code.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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But the consultants have also been asked to anticipate a scenario where the measure fails or doesn’t even go on the ballot.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Yet, for some time now, there has been a third movement that tends to be articulated more in art than elsewhere, even if elsewhere there has long since ceased to be any alternative.—
Diedrich Diederichsen,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Once retired, income mainly ceases and so does the ability to add funding to retirement accounts.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This blunt attribution departs from the more generalized threat descriptions of previous administrations.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The show has had a rotating list of people sitting alongside Hager since Hoda Kotb departed the morning series in January.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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