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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Recent Examples of cut out
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Dems say they were cut out of the briefing in an unprecedented move.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
In the video above, the show's audio can be heard cutting out, censoring whatever Goldberg said next.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
But the duplex was cut out of District 3 and redrawn into District 4 during the city’s redistricting process last year, Escalona said.
—Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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So innovators aiming to decarbonize these industrial sectors have their work cut out for them.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Dems say they were cut out of the briefing in an unprecedented move.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
In the video above, the show's audio can be heard cutting out, censoring whatever Goldberg said next.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
But the duplex was cut out of District 3 and redrawn into District 4 during the city’s redistricting process last year, Escalona said.
—Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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The driver of the car that was hit died at the scene, according to police.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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In filing the suit, the city was following the lead of Norma Nazario, who, in 2024, sued TikTok and Meta for the wrongful death of her fifteen-year-old son, Zackery, who died surfing, claiming that algorithms encouraged her son to become addicted to the act.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On third-and-1 with seven seconds left, Schakel took the snap and tried to spike the ball, which would have stopped the clock and given his team one final play to go for the win.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Among those who do use an advisor, 26% are considering switching and 18% may stop using an advisor altogether.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nine people remain missing after a UPS plane departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday crashed in a ball of flames, killing at least 12 people.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since the father wanted to depart the country with his son, ICE attempted to work with IPS to get his son out of school before his flight.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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When Bournemouth hired Iraola the following summer, Perez was invited to replace him but chose instead to accompany his pal to the Premier League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Once upon a time, Morant was an unfathomably exciting and productive young player, capable of leading the Grizzlies to contention.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has recently unveiled the world’s most affordable high-energy laser weapon, a 150-kilowatt system called Apollo, capable of destroying up to 200 drones in a single charge, without firing a single bullet or requiring external power.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Tigers also failed on their lone fourth-down attempt, a fourth-and-5 at the Texas A&M 27.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Horned Frogs outgained Iowa State 432-272, but failed to come out on top as the Cyclones snapped their four-game losing streak.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, over in Britain, a vibrant antiwar movement brought on motion after motion in Parliament to cease fire and end all offensive operations against the rebels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thankfully, Tia yet again rises to the occasion and smooths the fight over and helps Gizelle and Keiarna, at the very least, return to a common ground while Wendy exits stage left.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The driver, later identified as Sampson, continued to drive recklessly at high speed and exited the interstate and headed into downtown Ybor City.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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