CUT IT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

cut it

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Definition of cut it

as in make it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment He couldn't cut it as an actor, so went into journalism instead.

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Recent Examples of cut it While Alienware machines typically land on the higher end of the price spectrum, this discount cuts it down well into a more competitive bracket. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 But a feel-good season, with gradual improvement rooted in process and preparation leading to mediocre results, won’t cut it for a program desperate for tangible success and the pieces in place to achieve it. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 4 Sep. 2026 How to Mince an Onion Mincing an onion is cutting it into very small pieces. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Cleveland cut it to 3-1 in the fifth when Rocchio doubled, went to third on Kwan’s groundout and scored on Bazzana’s sacrifice fly. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut it

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Cesar Azpilicueta made it 3-1 before John Terry was sent off early in the second half and West Brom pulled another goal back before Chelsea held on to win 3-2.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Combining advances in modern medicine with thoughtful preparation helps stack the odds in your favor so that, just as every Oregon Trail player hoped, everyone in the party makes it to the end.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of make it

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After spending 26 years trying to get somewhere, this copy won’t be going back in the mail.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Some are predicting that Colorado defenseman Cale Makar will get somewhere in the $18 million to $20 million range before the start of September’s training camps.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2026

Definition of get somewhere

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This Rams team was talented enough to get there before adding Garrett and Donald.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Reds center fielder Dane Myers came sprinting in to try to make a diving catch in front of him, but couldn’t get there in time and missed the ball completely.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Cut it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20it. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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