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 exit
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
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The recorder is built to cut out background noise and get crisp, clear recordings.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Chargers that are left plugged in still pull power even when nothing is connected to the cord, so unplugging them entirely cuts out this power draw.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Patrick has his work cut out for him, not least at a time when there would seem to be more important legislation to consider in the state.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Her feed cut out a few times during the song's first verse, then continued without a hitch through the chorus.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The recorder is built to cut out background noise and get crisp, clear recordings.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Chargers that are left plugged in still pull power even when nothing is connected to the cord, so unplugging them entirely cuts out this power draw.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Patrick has his work cut out for him, not least at a time when there would seem to be more important legislation to consider in the state.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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The funeral for Pope Francis, who died Monday, will take place Saturday at 4 a.m. ET in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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At least 38 people have died in helicopter accidents in New York City since 1977.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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At school the next day, he was treated as an art piece, in which his classmates stopped and stared.—
Akili King,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Smith then exited his vehicle, smoking a cigarette, and was immediately tased by one of the deputies.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the two fought, another suspect exited a car and joined in the confrontation, deputies said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Using accessible platforms such as 311, public school parents and community members should be able to report broken buzzers and defective security equipment in schools to ensure administrators can quickly address defects and replace them.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Here, golden grasslands replace waterfalls and the horizon seems to stretch forever.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cincinnati prioritized Knight, taking him with pick No. 49 in the second round, knowing the importance of adding a player capable of starting immediately.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Heading into the draft it was universally understood there were 10 offensive lineman capable of becoming day one starters if their health wasn’t a factor.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dix’s conclusion is easily seen in the lives of famous entrepreneurs who failed at various times in their lives.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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After having pulled through a dramatic home price correction over the past couple of years, the former pandemic boomtown of Austin, Texas, is now navigating even more troubled waters, as buyers scared off by brewing economic uncertainty are failing to show up for the city's growing housing supply.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Pereira knows that Wolves will lose players in the summer, with Cunha and Ait-Nouri two saleable assets likely to depart, while other more peripheral players will inevitably move on.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Boos rained down from the home crowd as Romano departed the mound.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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