Synonyms of cut loose

cut loose

phrase

as in free

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

Realizing that he could not afford to pay her, she cut him loose by calling off the bet.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• free
• save
• redeem
• liberate
• rescue
• release
• extricate
• disengage
• clear
• disentangle
• untangle
• disembarrass
• deliver
• unravel
• untie
• unburden
• disencumber
• disburden
• unsnarl
• untwine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hinder
• block
• hamper
• impede
• load
• burden
• weigh
• obstruct
• embroil
• entangle
• encumber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cut loose

Johnson realizes there’s a need to cut loose like that since it’s been done before. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Putting sentiment aside, the Chicago Cubs designated Jameson Taillon for assignment on Monday, cutting loose one of the most respected players in their clubhouse to continue reshaping their pitching staff. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026

While much of the attention has focused on potential impact additions for the pitching staff, the front office quietly addressed another area of concern by adding a former first-round outfielder who was recently cut loose by a fierce division rival. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Belfort’s Hamptons speech Jordan’s habit of delivering motivational speeches even while cutting loose shows up in the film’s party sequences, and there’s footage to back it up. — Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026