Synonyms of cut
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as in to slit 
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as in to skip
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as in to isolate
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as in to shave
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as in to mow
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as in to dilute
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as in to veer
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as in to intersect
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as in to analyze
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as in to cross
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as in to chop (down)
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as in slice
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as in inch
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as in share
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as in haircut
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as in insult
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as in reduced
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as in chiseled
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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
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as in to skip
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in to isolate
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snobbish lady cut anyone who didn't meet her standards of wealth and social standing
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
when you cut the pad, make it a little smaller than the carpet
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as in to dilute
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the fruit juice was so cut with water that it was barely a fruit-flavored drink
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as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
whichever way you cut it, we won't be seeing any profits from the business for at least three years
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
received my cut of the profits from the garage sale
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as in haircut
a style or arrangement of hair
she decided she needed a new cut after wearing her hair the same way for years
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
completely ignoring her was the unkindest cut of all
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as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
cut across the field on the way to school
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as in reduced
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Recent Examples of cut
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
By this point, Lopez was trying fruitlessly to cut the call short.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
These cuts would be part of the standard reduction-in-force plans.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In a move to further cut expenses, the company also aims to reduce the proportion of expensive nickel in its batteries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
By this point, Lopez was trying fruitlessly to cut the call short.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Emma Chamberlain is proving her pixie cut is here to stay.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
These cuts would be part of the standard reduction-in-force plans.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Noun
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The main pizza shop serves up massive, New York-style slices and wings that hit the spot.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Classic chess pie is given a fall makeover with the addition of slices of fresh Granny Smith apples.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even a basic and small telescope, such as a 2-inch refractor, can get you a glimpse of the rings.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Most notable interior change is a 27-inch OLED display incorporating gauges and infotainment controls.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tri-mode seeker shares targeting information among all three modes, enabling StormBreaker to engage fixed or moving targets at any time of day and in all weather conditions, according to Raytheon.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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An electronic board displays a share price of the Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 4, 2024.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Google suggests tedious or repetitive things like scheduling a haircut or ordering groceries as a good job for the Chrome agent.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the coming months, users will be able to ask the Gemini agent to do certain tasks, such as booking a haircut or ordering weekly groceries.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jokes can offend, annoy, insult or fall flat.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times reported this phrase is a common insult across the internet.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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President Vladimir Putin had pledged not to raise taxes before 2030, but spiraling military and security expenditure — and reduced income from oil thanks to sanctions and Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries — have hit Moscow’s exchequer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like other speakers, Paul lauded Massie’s opposition to COVID shutdowns and his support of reduced regulation, small government and low taxes.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Johnson has been historically vocal about the hard work required to build — and maintain — his large, chiseled frame.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The organization netted $85 million in annual revenue last year, reaching 3,350 chapters (850 college, 2,500 high school), and 700,000 members.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was fatally shot last week while addressing an event hosted by the Turning Point chapter at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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