cut in

Definition of cut innext
as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

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Recent Examples of cut in Fitch Ratings does not forecast any Federal Reserve rate cuts in the second half of 2026. Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Summerville creates chances mostly by cutting in on his preferred right foot, as shown on the dashboard, and is unafraid to pick out shots from congested central areas. Cerys Jones, New York Times, 29 June 2026 But fibers that were first stressed and stretched with a microneedle and then cut in that spot with a laser were able to stabilize. Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 Her body had been cut in half, in a manner resembling a hemicorporectomy, a rare medical procedure in which the lower body is amputated at the waist. Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Rather than interrupting the matching set with a neutral shoe, Waterhouse kept the python going and let the sculptural heel distinguish the pair.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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