1
as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!
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3
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
after a few minutes of their brainless conversation I was ready to cut out
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as in capable
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Recent Examples of cut out
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
In the second story, Kylie shared a photo from inside one of the home’s bathrooms, featuring a small square window cut out of the porcelain wall tile.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the easiest ways to achieve that result was to cut out our post-church brunch habit.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Thousands could be seen on the streets before all communication to Iran cut out.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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So the neon preservation crowd has its work cut out.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
In the second story, Kylie shared a photo from inside one of the home’s bathrooms, featuring a small square window cut out of the porcelain wall tile.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the easiest ways to achieve that result was to cut out our post-church brunch habit.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Thousands could be seen on the streets before all communication to Iran cut out.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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By 1971, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Brian Jones had all died at the age of twenty-seven from drugs and alcohol.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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This year's awards season promises to deliver more inspiration, but in the meantime, do yourself a favor an invest in a quality round brush, some styling gel or pomade, and a ride-or-die can of hairspray.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The prioritization for that new safety should probably be in coverage skills, because Moehrig and Ransom are known more for their run-stopping and tackling prowesses.—
Mike Kaye
January 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The journey begins in Fairbanks, Alaska, and travelers spend two days exploring the city before the train departs south toward Denali National Park and Preserve.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before departing Moscow, the young Venezuelan had obtained a letter of introduction to the PFLP from Arab fellow students who were involved with the group.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Angels previously replaced him as the top lefty in the bullpen by signing Drew Pomeranz earlier this winter.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Busfield allegedly told police, per the warrant, that the parents were upset their sons had been replaced with a younger actor who auditioned.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The new approach moves beyond linear models by using Gaussian process regression, a technique capable of mapping complex nonlinear relationships with limited data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Revolution requires the alignment of institutions capable of challenging state authority—and right now, that alignment doesn’t exist in Iran.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the settlement failed to cover the amount owed, some funders went after the women for the remainder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, Blackhawk Bar & Grille and Century Theaters ceased operations at Blackhawk Plaza, which removed significant anchors from the center.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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At that point, the issue ceased to be solely about Maduro and became about precedent.—
Richard Kiy,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Warriors were up 81-72 when Post exited for Al Horford, the team outscoring the Knicks 19-13 during the stretch.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Later, McBride saw Short exiting the same bar with two men and a woman, and the officer checked in on her.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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