1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the majority party cut off debate and forced a vote on the bill
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2
as in to separate
to set or keep apart from others
the dog cut off the one sheep that had to be sheared
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
with a cutoff for funding the war, military operations soon ground to a halt
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Recent Examples of cut off
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Carefully cut off a sprig either at the soil or above a leaf node.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Bermuda shorts This longer denim silhouette offers a comfortable alternative to shorter cutoffs while still feeling modern, versatile and surprisingly chic.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Verb
Any parent who has ever endured a tantrum when screen time is cut off will feel the sting of those words.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Carefully cut off a sprig either at the soil or above a leaf node.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Noun
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Bermuda shorts This longer denim silhouette offers a comfortable alternative to shorter cutoffs while still feeling modern, versatile and surprisingly chic.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut off
Verb
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Dallas Cowboys fans can stop wondering if George Pickens will be the latest holdout or hold in for the franchise because on Tuesday, the receiver cleared the air by reporting to mandatory minicamp.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
Verb
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These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.—
Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Firefighters have also isolated lithium-ion batteries and have hoselines dousing them.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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To isolate the more desirable U-235, scientists strip away its more stable cousin, U-238, through a process known as enrichment.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Pugh-Banks secured three individual gold medals, claiming gold in the all-around final and on the vault and floor exercise, the latter ending in a tie.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Other than Bonnie having a new bestie and Buzz and Jessie getting married, the status quo is essentially unchanged, in contrast to the way the last two installments shook things up in a massive way with their endings.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The agreement between Iran and the US, which went into effect Wednesday, ends all military operations, including in Lebanon.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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In April 2023, Finland joined NATO in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ending decades of military non-alignment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Cut off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20off. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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