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
Once synonymous with ultra-casual denim cutoffs and off-duty dressing, shorts have emerged as one of the season’s most elevated staples.
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The longer inseam on these jean shorts feels more polished than traditional cutoffs, while the relaxed fit provides comfort for all-day wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
The two worked on plays around the bag, cutoffs, relays and positioning, footwork, how to set up on throws, determining how far to go in pursuit of a ball, understanding teammates’ arm angles, throws and how each player’s ball moves.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 June 2026
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Bermuda shorts This longer denim silhouette offers a comfortable alternative to shorter cutoffs while still feeling modern, versatile and surprisingly chic.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The super-tight cutoffs of years past were never exactly designed for lingering over inner, and denim naturally tends to skew casual.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 June 2026
This best-selling $10 summer top is lightweight, wrinkle-free, and goes with everything from maxi skirts to denim cutoffs.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 June 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
Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The longer inseam on these jean shorts feels more polished than traditional cutoffs, while the relaxed fit provides comfort for all-day wear.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
The two worked on plays around the bag, cutoffs, relays and positioning, footwork, how to set up on throws, determining how far to go in pursuit of a ball, understanding teammates’ arm angles, throws and how each player’s ball moves.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 June 2026
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Bermuda shorts This longer denim silhouette offers a comfortable alternative to shorter cutoffs while still feeling modern, versatile and surprisingly chic.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The super-tight cutoffs of years past were never exactly designed for lingering over inner, and denim naturally tends to skew casual.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 June 2026
This best-selling $10 summer top is lightweight, wrinkle-free, and goes with everything from maxi skirts to denim cutoffs.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 June 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
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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Parents are choosing names with softer sounds and vowel endings such as Alonso, Ilyas, Amos, and Lennon for boys, and Rhea, Rosalina, Aura, Ines, and Zeina for girls.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The end of Dexter is so widely hated that it’s considered by many to be among the worst TV show endings ever.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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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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The 6-6 playmaker displayed his versatility on both ends, knocking down shots, creating for teammates and making an impact defensively against top competition from around the world.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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But Karaban is known as a winning basketball player who can contribute on both ends of the court, and is likely more ready to contribute productive minutes in the NBA than the younger prospects in the Heat’s range.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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But questions still remain about how contemporary works will fare in a market that has also seen a number of gallery closures.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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In some Asian and African countries that rely more on oil from the Middle East, the supply shock led to school and government office closures and instructions to work from home, according to the International Energy Agency.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Whatever conclusions investigators might reach, the loss of at least 50 souls, and the wounding of dozens more innocents, is an unbearable blow for any community.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Responding to the federal department’s report Wednesday, a UC Davis spokesperson said the school was disappointed by its conclusions.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Smart911 will also send out alerts about water shutoffs, boil orders, road closures and other emergency situations.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The areas at risk for power shutoffs include Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo counties.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Intermittent road shutdowns or detours may pop up.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Even then, there were significant differences in patterns among cities (and intra-city neighborhoods) in terms of how cities recovered from the shutdowns.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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“Cutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutoffs. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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