Synonyms of cut
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as in to slit 
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as in to skip
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as in to isolate
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as in to shave
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as in to mow
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as in to dilute
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as in to veer
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as in to intersect
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as in to analyze
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as in to cross
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as in to chop (down)
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as in slice
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as in inch
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as in share
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as in haircut
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as in insult
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as in reduced
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as in chiseled
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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
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as in to skip
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in to isolate
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snobbish lady cut anyone who didn't meet her standards of wealth and social standing
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
when you cut the pad, make it a little smaller than the carpet
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as in to dilute
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the fruit juice was so cut with water that it was barely a fruit-flavored drink
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as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
whichever way you cut it, we won't be seeing any profits from the business for at least three years
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
received my cut of the profits from the garage sale
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as in haircut
a style or arrangement of hair
she decided she needed a new cut after wearing her hair the same way for years
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
completely ignoring her was the unkindest cut of all
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as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
cut across the field on the way to school
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as in reduced
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Recent Examples of cut
Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The latest setback was the Senate parliamentarian striking down several provisions of the bill that were designed to cut spending.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Those were frugal, pragmatic solutions; every stone that could be reused was another one that didn’t have to be quarried, cut, hauled, and placed.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Second, deploy generative AI to automate core workflows, cut headcount, and expand EBITDA margins to 40% or more.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The latest setback was the Senate parliamentarian striking down several provisions of the bill that were designed to cut spending.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
Verb
Kardashian paired the dress with bold jewelry, including a chunky diamond necklace featuring multiple strands of large, brilliant-cut diamonds in various shapes, including oval, pear and round cuts.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Those were frugal, pragmatic solutions; every stone that could be reused was another one that didn’t have to be quarried, cut, hauled, and placed.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
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Republic is rewriting that script by offering digital tokens that represent slices of SpaceX shares.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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With the aroma and delicious taste of caramel and brioche flavors in every slice, this breakfast bread is truly indulgent.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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CarMax reported its 2025 first quarter earnings, causing a rise in share price.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Ikea has 39 stores in China, although the share of its global sales in the country has been sliding in recent years and was at 3.5% in 2023-24 financial year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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As far as haircuts go, the French bob is leading the charge for summer.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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The ideal summer haircut should be light, airy, and tailored to you—hence the enduring popularity of the butterfly cut.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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Under it, anyone who defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, heir apparent, or regent faces three to 15 years in prison.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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In the video, Songz is seen locked in a tense exchange with an unidentified man, with both hurling insults and threats in an escalating war of words.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The chiseled, athletic Chicago native looked the part at 6-foot-4, 253 pounds, and evolved into a role the Gators needed.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Meyer added some evil vampires to the mix for menace and invented a chiseled teenage werewolf to serve as an alternate love interest–cum–third wheel (sparking the Team Edward vs. Team Jacob face-offs that divided a generation’s worth of slumber parties).—
Bruce Handy,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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The next chapter in Carl Pei’s company begins today with the launch of Nothing’s first-ever pair of over-the-ear headphones.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The chapter titles in Roya’s perspective are names of Britney Spears songs.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Mercedes claims that the car can charge at greater than 850 kW over a wide portion of the charging session.—
Chad Kirchner,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
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That involves both the Medicaid portion of the bill as well as the state and local tax deduction, which remain in flux.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 June 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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