as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
with a cutoff for funding the war, military operations soon ground to a halt
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Recent Examples of cutoffs
That poor performance was largely due to data collection cutoffs, the district argued last year.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The mostly female attendees range from 30 years old to over 70 and are attired in outfits including cutoffs, tank tops, straw fedoras and glamorous full-length dresses.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
When given profit-at-all-costs prompts, agentic systems have exhibited aggressive behavior, such as threatening a competitor with supply cutoffs in simulations.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier, and Spirit set their cutoffs somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes, so check your specific airline before heading out.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The cutoffs often appear to last.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Local regulations around cutoffs for fertilizing lawns in fall may also be a factor.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Technology will also allow Xcel to shut off power to specific points to reduce the time and scope of cutoffs, Kenney said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Pair the relaxed top with everything from denim cutoffs to airy skirts for the perfect warm-weather look.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The mostly female attendees range from 30 years old to over 70 and are attired in outfits including cutoffs, tank tops, straw fedoras and glamorous full-length dresses.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
When given profit-at-all-costs prompts, agentic systems have exhibited aggressive behavior, such as threatening a competitor with supply cutoffs in simulations.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier, and Spirit set their cutoffs somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes, so check your specific airline before heading out.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The cutoffs often appear to last.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Local regulations around cutoffs for fertilizing lawns in fall may also be a factor.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Technology will also allow Xcel to shut off power to specific points to reduce the time and scope of cutoffs, Kenney said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Pair the relaxed top with everything from denim cutoffs to airy skirts for the perfect warm-weather look.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutoffs
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In sports, especially, where career timelines are often compressed, the difference between abrupt endings and seamless transitions usually comes down to this kind of enterprise mindset.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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This planet strips away illusions, forcing transformation through endings, intensity and uncomfortable truths.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Noun
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People living in areas near the wildfires should monitor evacuation orders and road closures.—
Bianca Harris,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Drivers can expect intermittent lane closures for the next few months.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Most states, albeit inconsistently, restrict winter shutoffs for heating.—
Anthony Nicome,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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That residence is one of nearly 1,000 Coast Guard housing units at risk of electricity shutoffs because of unpaid bills.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Under Kennedy's legislation, senators would, like other employees, receive backpay after future shutdowns end.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Iran has repeatedly used internet shutdowns during periods of unrest, where access to the global internet is severely restricted or completely cut, making foreign websites and apps unreachable.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Cutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutoffs. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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