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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut (down)
mow
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Apply the rule of one-third when mowing to prevent stressing the existing grass.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Avoid mowing your lawn too short; longer blades of grass will help shade out emerging weeds like dandelions.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Cut (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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