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
Zack Pierce, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The storm cut nearby Miccosukee tribal members off from the rest of the world for two days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
In terms of what could be coming down the pike, Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ latest job cut announcement tracker showed 62,075 layoffs announced in July, up 29% from June.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At the 400-meter split, the challengers cut two-tenths of a second off Ledecky’s lead to pull within 0.18.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The storm cut nearby Miccosukee tribal members off from the rest of the world for two days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Economists have also cited cuts to federal government jobs and a more restrictive immigration policy, but warned that the uncertainty of tariffs would make companies reluctant to bulk up staff until the dust settles.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
In terms of what could be coming down the pike, Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ latest job cut announcement tracker showed 62,075 layoffs announced in July, up 29% from June.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Noun
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Before dessert there was a slice of fine pecorino with arugula and chestnut honey, followed by a simple olive oil cake with summer fruits and delightful ricotta sorbet.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The latest track released off his forthcoming album Ain’t in It for My Health, out Aug. 29, is a slice of slick and satisfying Eighties balladry, with pristine production from Top’s producer Carson Chamberlain.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Hochul’s office warned that some regions could see up to five inches of rainfall, creating a 70% chance of flash flooding that could impact basements and the subway.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Firefly plans to sell 16.2 million shares of common stock at a price of between $35 and $39 per share.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Nintendo shares have rallied roughly 40% so far this year on the back of excitement about the tech giant’s new Switch 2 hybrid console.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The singer and host of her eponymous talk show showed off her new haircut in a clip shared by The Voice on Instagram July 22.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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The soccer legend decided to DIY his haircut the other day and the results were an epic fail.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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To say that a two-hour daily commute both ways from Fredericksburg, Va., to Towson will not have any impact on her performance is arrogant on its face and an insult to those (voters) who have to hear it.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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Dimon and Trump have scuffled over multiple topics over the years, and the insults have been personal.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
31 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 next chapter of paradise will soon be unveiled to future homeowners in this one-of-a-kind luxury destination.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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It’s set to drop on Prime Video in December, two months after Ron’s final chapter of the Culpables triloy, Culpa Nuestra (Our Fault), launches in October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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One portion of the series follows the love story between Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), who are Jamie’s parents.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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The team drill portion of Wednesday’s practice included several Lamb highlights.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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