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 Stricker Auto Parts made sure every VIN was removed from the body shells, which employees like Woodley then cut in half. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026 The drop coincides with a 27% cut in enforcement and collection staffing at the IRS, as part of Elon Musk's campaign to boost government efficiency. Scott Horsley, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 Using spatula, push into a thin rectangle about twice the length of bread, then cut in half crosswise with spatula to make 2 squares. Beverly Kim, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 All of the price levels below will be cut in half after Wednesday. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • The first type connects two points on the boundary or crust without being interrupted by other cuts.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Weiss’ overhaul of the show interrupted a critical off-season period when correspondents typically try to file and finish a segment for the fall.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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