cut in

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 The Upper Basin has vocally refused to accept any mandatory cuts in its water use for the sake of the reservoirs. Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025 First, a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025 The figure indicated the largest number of job cuts in the month of August since 2020, which coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025 On top of that, the central bank's 50 basis point rate cut in June and expectations of another one later this year could mean more money in the hands of the consumer. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut in
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interrupt
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  • Recently published studies about people affected by the Maui and Los Angeles fires showed that beyond affecting heart and lung function and interrupting access to medical care, these climate disasters have led to higher rates of depression and even suicide.
    Lahari Vuppaladhadiam, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Chris and Emilia’s conversation is suddenly interrupted by a premature explosion, which was caused by a clumsy member of a militia group called the Sons of Liberty.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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