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
CNBC, 19 May 2025
Final Destination Bloodlines has its work cut out for it next weekend, which sees the premieres of both Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch.
—EW.com, 18 May 2025
The zoning change approval process has also been amended for some projects, Sullivan said, to cut out the zoning board of appeals.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Angara’s high-quality jewelry inventory is more accessible and more affordable, thanks to the brand cutting out the middleman.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2025
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Verb
Sell 1 June 27 84 put ($1.49 premium) Make no mistake, Target has its work cut out.
—CNBC, 19 May 2025
Final Destination Bloodlines has its work cut out for it next weekend, which sees the premieres of both Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch.
—EW.com, 18 May 2025
The zoning change approval process has also been amended for some projects, Sullivan said, to cut out the zoning board of appeals.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Angara’s high-quality jewelry inventory is more accessible and more affordable, thanks to the brand cutting out the middleman.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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The younger Irsay, who died last week at the age of 65, turned out to be the near opposite of his father.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Anyone unfamiliar with the basic combat rhythm of blocking, dodging, and expended precious stamina for an attack will die repeatedly even from basic groups of foes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The chase reportedly ended when Buckley wrecked near the intersection of Watts and McAlister streets, an area of mostly forest about 1 1/2 miles southeast of where Buckley was first stopped.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The former analyst ends up becoming a critical new addition to the gang in their mission to stop the Entity from destroying the world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Four other transfer quarterbacks also exited with years to spare.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The topic of Ventura surfaced in those discussions, during which Clark disclosed her earlier comments urging Ventura to exit the relationship.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Bills introduced last week would have replaced the RTA with a new entity called the Northern Illinois Transit Authority that would be given broad planning authority.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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There were a few obvious hurdles: Tom Holland, who played Gregory Cromwell, was now too famous, and Bernard Hill, who starred as the Duke of Norfolk, died before production (he was replaced with Timothy Spall).—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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For many, this process leads to an enhanced sense of empowerment—feeling more connected to one’s authentic self, and more capable of navigating life’s challenges.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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China is more capable than any other U.S. adversary.—
Damien Cave,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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As well as failing to clinch the league title, Inter lost to bitter rival AC Milan in January’s Italian Super Cup and again to Milan in April’s Italian Cup semifinals.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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CEOs who fail to integrate cybersecurity into their core business strategies risk not only breaches but also reputational damage, revenue loss and stifled innovation.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Yet, for some time now, there has been a third movement that tends to be articulated more in art than elsewhere, even if elsewhere there has long since ceased to be any alternative.—
Diedrich Diederichsen,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Once retired, income mainly ceases and so does the ability to add funding to retirement accounts.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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