cut in

Definition of cut innext
as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

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Recent Examples of cut in Nike’s arduous turnaround process continues, with the April layoffs marking the second round of cuts in 2026. Katie Abel, Footwear News, 9 May 2026 As MacKinnon continued, mentioning Landeskog’s in-season improvement and presence in the dressing room, the captain cut in. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 May 2026 Cultural groups, meanwhile, are bracing for potentially large cuts in county funding amid a significant budget crunch. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Conceivably, this could include such things as cuts in Medicaid and Medicare, food programs or environmental protection funding. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
  • Fritz made this interesting design decision to ensure that there is a sound barrier for privacy without interrupting the visual flow of the ceiling.
    Stefan Ionescu May 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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