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 Sometimes a few days, a week, or even a month in a new destination simply won’t cut it. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 Fast-food wings and grocery-store veggie trays just won’t cut it. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 Some days, your usual purse just doesn’t cut it, and that’s where Quince’s Evelyn Tote comes in. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Denver rallied to cut it to 16, and Jokic and Murray combined to score 22 of the Nuggets' 32 points in the third quarter but the Pelicans extended the lead to 19 heading into the fourth. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut it

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut it

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Research suggests that wildlife crossings with fencing can cut large-animal collisions by more than 80%, making it among the most effective ways to improve driver safety and wildlife connectivity, according to the Pew Research Center.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Ousmane Dieng made a 3-pointer before Kolek scored again to ignite another 10-0 run, and Brunson and Anunoby ended the half with consecutive 3-pointers to make it 58-34.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of make it

Phrase

Trump officials asked a cybersecurity agency to secretly acquire a voting machine — and hack it.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
In our high-cost, high-housing-cost economy, industries that hire a preponderance of high-income workers are going to be able to hack it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of hack it

Phrase

Fire marshals have not determined the Sunset Park cause, and no one should get ahead of them.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Reid concluded his opening statement following the Chiefs’ 35-12 win over the New York Jets by getting ahead of the inevitable questions about kicker Harrison Butker’s status.

— Pete Sweeney November 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of get ahead

Phrase

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

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