cut in

Definition of cut innext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cut in In response to the crisis, the federal government recently finalized steep cuts in how much water Arizona, California and Nevada can draw from the Colorado River, prompting a lawsuit from Nevada. Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 On an earnings call with analysts earlier in August, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston indicated more layoffs and cost-reduction measures were forthcoming following rounds of cuts in April and July. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 The offer comes amid ongoing layoffs, with the elimination of 1,000 roles announced in April, followed by a round of cuts in July, and Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston telling investors earlier this month that more are coming. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 Marissa Williams, co-owner of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, told CBS Colorado that her business had been cut in half a year into the project. Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
Verb
  • Lane was always the guy who interrupted the monotony of a long practice or meeting with a comment or joke.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Living with sickle cell disease has sometimes interrupted Dennis' education and other parts of her life.
    Jamal Goss, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster