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 However, cuts in home prices remain rare and relatively modest. Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Kroger has pledged to make the biggest price cuts in years to compete more effectively. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Swallowing a small piece of glass isn’t likely to cause any symptoms or harm, although chewing on one could cause cuts in the mouth. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Aug. 2026 For sheer political reasons, many of the Medicaid cuts in last year’s Big Bad Bill were intentionally left partially implemented until after the upcoming midterm election. Diana Degette, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • Lane was always the guy who interrupted the monotony of a long practice or meeting with a comment or joke.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Living with sickle cell disease has sometimes interrupted Dennis' education and other parts of her life.
    Jamal Goss, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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

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