Synonyms of cut
-
as in to slit 
-
as in to skip
-
as in to isolate
-
as in to shave
-
as in to mow
-
as in to dilute
-
as in to veer
-
as in to intersect
-
as in to analyze
-
as in to cross
-
as in to chop (down)
-
as in slice
-
as in inch
-
as in share
-
as in haircut
-
as in insult
-
as in reduced
-
as in chiseled
-
Example Sentences
-
Phrases Containing
-
Entries Near
1
as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to skip
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
Synonyms & Similar Words
9
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in reduced
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
cut across the field on the way to school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cut
Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins bid farewell, 18 months ago, to defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, who landed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Colts, but he was sidelined initially by high blood pressure, was cut after one season and remains unemployed.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Sources said the cuts could start as early as Thursday.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut
Verb
Making the case to cut EVs Fiorani said most experts have been waiting for automakers to start scrapping EVs in their lineup now that the federal tax incentive is gone.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins bid farewell, 18 months ago, to defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, who landed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Colts, but he was sidelined initially by high blood pressure, was cut after one season and remains unemployed.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
The cut will increase to 6% on Tuesday, then 8% on Thursday and up to 10% next Friday, the order says, if no deal is reached to end the government shutdown.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Sources said the cuts could start as early as Thursday.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Noun
-
Tie the look together by adding orange slices to your favorite holiday sangria recipe.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Dessert included chocolate mousse and crisp slices of watermelon and pineapple.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The minimum size limit is 12 inches and the daily bag limit is 15 per angler.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The stark highlight started at her roots, just a few inches from her hairline, and wrapped around both sides of her head before joining together in the back.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The Qatari company also owns a 25% share of the International Airlines Group, the parent of British Airways, Spain’s Iberia, Ireland’s Aer Lingus and other, lower-cost carriers.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The five companies with the largest share of SNAP recipient households on their payrolls in Arkansas were Walmart, McDonald's, Dollar General, Sonic and Tyson Foods.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
When I‘ve just had a fresh haircut and a good tan.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Most teams with RSNs owned by Main Street Sports, formerly known as Diamond Sports Group, had to take a haircut on their local rights fee as part of DSG’s bankruptcy proceedings.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Weston said stripping Andrew of the medal would be an insult to those who have served in the British armed forces.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
-
In popular discourse, the word has taken on a life of its own, as an insult deployed without clear reference to any theory of psychology.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Newly-solo Lionsgate on Thursday posted sharply lower overall film and TV businesses’ revenues and a reduced loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
In recent years, America has more aggressively embraced a chiseled aesthetic and made heroes of the supremely jacked.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
-
But Johnson has been historically vocal about the hard work required to build — and maintain — his large, chiseled frame.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The final chapter of Stranger Things is set to release in three parts.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
-
The latest chapter came in the Div.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share