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 In the Thirsk brogue, wingtip detailing is created exclusively through stitching and perforation, rather than cuts in the leather, giving the shoe a particularly refined precision. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026 Lamont also signed the largest income tax cut in state history into law in 2023, delivering about $300 in annual relief to many middle-income households. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026 Opponents said the initiative petition would set the state back by forcing cuts in popular public services and programs. State House News Service, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026 In Fort Lauderdale, there’s been talk of increasing the municipal tax rate to balance the budget in case voters across the state say yes to property tax cuts in November. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
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interrupt
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  • One of their most important scenes takes place on a boat ride that is interrupted by Ryder and ends up with both men in the lake.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • Once again, Ryder interrupts the pair and ultimately forces Tom to believe that Mary would be better off marrying Ryder, who has recently come into quite a fortune.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 June 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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