cut in (on)

verb

Definition of cut in (on)next
as in to butt in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in (on)
  1. butt in
  2. obtrude
  3. invade
  4. perturb
  5. infringe
  6. trespass
  7. encroach
  8. agitate
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  • Casting a shadow, though, was that controversy over Balogun’s reinstatement, and the unseemly likelihood politics have butted in where politics don’t belong and should never be.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • The problem is, having our President butt in here was a joke.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of butt in
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  • But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
Definition of obtrude
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  • The 39 days of the World Cup definitely had their moments of politics invading what was hoped to be a sporting sanctuary.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • This is eroding Putin’s persistent attempts to guard the Russian population from the negative impact of invading Ukraine.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of invade
Verb
  • In another study conducted around the same time, Picard found that perturbing mitochondria changed their host cell’s gene expression and growth, even when the organelles’ ability to transform energy was unchanged.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • The satellites orbit thousands of kilometers above the Earth, well above altitudes where wisps of atmosphere can perturb their orbits.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
Definition of perturb
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  • Masimo won the courtroom battle , as a federal jury in California ruled that Apple did infringe on Masimo's technology and awarded Masimo $634 million in damages.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The organization argued the law could infringe on the public’s First Amendment right to record law enforcement and invite constitutional challenges.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of infringe
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  • Since then, no one has been cited, trespassed or arrested for bringing weapons into the park, city and police officials told the Orlando Sentinel.
    — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026
  • In August, Denver fined GFI $140,000 for letting the building become a magnet for vandals, vagrants and urban explorers who trespass and post videos on TikTok.
    — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Definition of trespass
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  • Ironically, as frontier labs increasingly encroach on the businesses of other firms, those firms have gotten louder along the same lines.
    — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, rescues and evacuations were underway in northern Minnesota, where over a dozen fires caused by lightning strikes were burning and encroaching on remote campsites.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of encroach
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  • Wynn said the alligator started to get agitated and even opened its mouth and hissed at her.
    — Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Submerge the berries in the water-vinegar bath, gently agitate the water with your hand, dunking the berries several times.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of agitate
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