cut (down)

as in to mow
to bring down by cutting we need to cut down that dying tree

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  • While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Outdoors, WhistlinDiesel drove a truck into Ben, took it into downtown Nashville, and even used it to mow a lawn.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Cut (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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