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
Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In addition to uncertain leadership, the BLS is one of many federal agencies that have been subjected to funding and workforce cuts under the Trump administration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Hurtado was out for a jog when the dogs bit her arms and legs, ripping off her flesh and leaving large cuts, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The clubs were only half-listening, though, and having cut the top division from 22 teams to 20, decided to stop there.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In addition to uncertain leadership, the BLS is one of many federal agencies that have been subjected to funding and workforce cuts under the Trump administration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Uncle Sam will get a 15% cut from Nvidia's and AMD's China sales.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Hurtado was out for a jog when the dogs bit her arms and legs, ripping off her flesh and leaving large cuts, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Noun
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As the moon is covered by the inner part of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon's surface, NASA explained.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Its demographics skew younger and more female, with content that leans into fantasy, romance, horror, comedy and slice of life genres.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches with or without a handle or strap.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County has had 65% of normal rainfall for the year thus far — more than 12 inches below normal.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The bachelorette party was going to take place on a cruise, and the bride needed Stevens to pay her share immediately after inviting her.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Women with long brown hair were advised to get shorter haircuts or wear their long locks in a ponytail.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 July 2025
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Finally on hand was Lana Hamilton, a no-nonsense educator with a gray pixie haircut and glasses that slipped down the bridge of her nose.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Several diss tracks followed, with the musicians hurling increasingly spiteful insults at each other relating to accusations of domestic abuse, exploitation and pedophilia.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to a cell phone video, obtained through CAIR, the man shouted several Islamophobic insults, including insults attacking Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 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
Noun
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With a wedding ahead and a new chapter within reach, the young woman is holding onto her vision for a future of freedom and peace.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But cartoon lookalikes aside, the creature may help rewrite one of the earliest chapters in animal evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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This isn’t just some rustic detour on the Euro portion of this wine road trip.—
John Noakes,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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This represents just a portion of the activities in the city, with countless businesses, tour operators and locals sponsoring their own activities ranging from concerts and tours to parties, food tastings and more.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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