cut in (on)

Definition of cut in (on)next

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Verb
  • A lot of people lose their butts in a bookstore, but the successful bookstores are becoming more successful.
    Casey Cep, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Or, that of the athlete who kicks butt in the regular season, only to wilt in the playoffs.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
Verb
  • The Iran war briefly drove oil to $118 a barrel, the highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The last time oil prices breached $110 per barrel was after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Later in the game, Kelce became perturbed by his team’s lack of focus.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Censori confirmed one part of earlier testimony — that Kardashian was reportedly perturbed when another employee mistook Censori for Kardashian during a visit to the house.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • During a debate Tuesday, some lawmakers quibbled over whether the bill would infringe on the free market.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Didn’t Washington’s actions infringe on that authority?
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The city discourages trespassing on private property.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The area is considered an extension of the Naval Air Facility El Centro, and those who trespass on the militarized zone may face the same penalty as trespassing on a military base.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In a filing late Friday, the DOJ argued that each of the four judges erred in their judgements and unlawfully encroached on the president’s power.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Some analysts say North Korea may be preparing to formally declare a maritime boundary that could encroach on waters controlled by rival South Korea.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • About 30 minutes into the flight, passengers said flight attendants began running up and down the aisle appearing agitated before making a startling announcement.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Cut in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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