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
Danny Bakst, Fortune, 9 July 2025
The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Courtney Busch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Some mayors shared their concerns about cuts to FEMA and NOAA with ABC News.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points in December are growing, according to Oxford Economics.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 9 July 2025
The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Verb
At a time of unprecedented cuts to international aid, flexible funding — donations given without restrictions — is needed more than ever to enable UNICEF to carry out its mission.
—Courtney Busch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Some mayors shared their concerns about cuts to FEMA and NOAA with ABC News.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
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That surcharge alone erodes a meaningful slice of Qatar’s margin advantage over Henry-Hub-linked U.S. cargoes and is already pencilled into 2026 LNG tender models.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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To assemble, top each of 12 muffin halves with 1 cheese slice, 1 egg portion, another cheese slice, and 2 bacon pieces.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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The storms could cause hail up to 2 inches in diameter.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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Forecasters predict an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain, with flash flooding either ongoing or imminent.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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In its first seven hours, The Format’s post earned nearly 5,000 likes, nearly 600 comments and more than 2,000 shares.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Lawyers, similar to professionals in other disciplines, have committed their share of transgressions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 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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Adding insult, he was called for eight fouls in Tuesday night’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, with players allowed 10 in summer league, four above the regular-season maximum.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Amid the mix of compliments and insults from obvious trolls, many thought ATB bore a striking resemblance to another member of the family.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 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 chapter titles in Roya’s perspective are names of Britney Spears songs.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 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 Council of Economic Advisers, an agency within the presidential executive office, estimates that changes in the legislation will help push the portion of seniors with exemptions and deductions exceeding Social Security income to 88%, from 64% under current law.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Central Texas is reeling from destructive and deadly floodwaters on the Fourth of July, spurred by nearly unprecedented rainfall that swelled the Guadalupe River — drowning portions of the state's Hill Country.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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