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
This popular pleated style of high-waist shorts provides a polished alternative to casual cutoffs or shorter drawstring silhouettes.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
While not all executives support hard cutoffs between work and life, data suggest workers remain committed to setting limits.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 May 2026
That poor performance was largely due to data collection cutoffs, the district argued last year.
—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
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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
While not all executives support hard cutoffs between work and life, data suggest workers remain committed to setting limits.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 May 2026
That poor performance was largely due to data collection cutoffs, the district argued last year.
—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
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 an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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So no, Deborah was never going to die, and there were never any alternate endings beyond what wound up on screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In practice the printer ran for about 3 months (including setup and halts), whereas a traditional cast bridge might have taken 3–4 times longer.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Karl-Anthony Towns has been great on both ends, giving Victor Wembanyama fits defensively while scoring six points on aggressive drives to the hoop.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The wider discussion around corner crossing is framed by three recent developments on opposite ends of the issue.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Be sure to check the website for up-to-date trail accessibility and closures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Imports from foreign countries can help pick up the slack, but the closures may leave the state vulnerable to price spikes.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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For the United States, that fact leads to several conclusions.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Arab producers are drawing their own conclusions, redirecting supply chains away from Gulf chokepoints and investing in rail corridors linking inland production facilities to ports far removed from the current theater of conflict.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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No end time for the shutoffs has been announced.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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The site also includes a seven-day forecast, outage maps, preparation tips and information about community resource centers that PG&E opens during shutoffs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The restaurant group declared bankruptcy in March of 2020, as Covid-19 shutdowns exacerbated the group’s financial troubles at the time.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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But the benefits far outweigh the risks, says Mender-Franklin, who moved to Midtown in 2020, just months before the pandemic shutdowns.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Cutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutoffs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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