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 There’s another challenger who could cut in front of Mitchell, given the obvious reverb of Beatlemania. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 During a visit in August, I was charmed to find that the fresh Jersey peaches infused into the water were cut in the shape of hearts. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 United Airlines pulled some December flights and warned of further possible cuts in 2027. — Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 The agency also reported that the number of parking tickets issued increased slightly, rising from 455 to 457 per month despite enforcement days being cut in half. — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • In January 2024, a landslide above the railroad sent soil and debris crashing onto the tracks at Mariposa Point, destroying the city’s pedestrian bridge and beach trail and temporarily interrupting rail service.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But other analysts say that crime is following a long-time downward trend that was interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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

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