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
After that, fertility clinics may have age cutoffs for those who want to use their own eggs because, realistically, the chances getting pregnant are so small, there’re not feasible, Choi says.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
There have been complete aid cutoffs.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Dua Lipa channeled the look of ’90s off-duty models by pairing cutoffs with a tee and designer belt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Rigid assessment cutoffs can exclude candidates who don't meet every requirement upfront but possess strong learning potential and a growth mindset.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Ruffled socks, denim cutoffs, and a crisp white button-up?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
The wildfire caused widespread evacuations and power cutoffs in the Malibu area.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Everybody is in denim and cutoffs.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
There's no evidence that Aykroyd was self-conscious about strutting around in a pair of denim cutoffs in front of the cast and crew, but the sketch he's shown rehearsing in the film is real.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
There have been complete aid cutoffs.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Dua Lipa channeled the look of ’90s off-duty models by pairing cutoffs with a tee and designer belt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Rigid assessment cutoffs can exclude candidates who don't meet every requirement upfront but possess strong learning potential and a growth mindset.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Ruffled socks, denim cutoffs, and a crisp white button-up?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
The wildfire caused widespread evacuations and power cutoffs in the Malibu area.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Everybody is in denim and cutoffs.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
There's no evidence that Aykroyd was self-conscious about strutting around in a pair of denim cutoffs in front of the cast and crew, but the sketch he's shown rehearsing in the film is real.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutoffs
Noun
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This is a month of potent endings but also powerful beginnings.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Eclipses—rare single-day astrological events that signal dramatic beginnings and endings—surround significant moments in the house of Dior’s 78-year history.—
Maya AlZaben,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And for a subtle mix of colors, choose dahlias of the same gradient—dahlias with purple centers and white tips are common, as are fiery red dahlias that turn yellow at the ends of their petals.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Marner, like Eichel, is an all-around threat who can be counted on to go head-to-head with the opponent’s best in all situations on both ends of the ice.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other sites like Point Reyes National Seashore and Fort Point have partial closures, with some parking lots blocked or bathrooms locked.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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About 2% were yellow (conditional pass) placards, and less than 1% were (closures).—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The question looms large, and forthcoming observations may yet alter our best conclusions thus far.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even before the pandemic…These seizures have already led to evictions and utility shutoffs.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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After speaking to a reporter, the family learned Kate was one of many Arizonans who died after electricity shutoffs during heat waves.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But security officers are working without pay while the government is shut down, something that triggered worker shortages that led to long waits in security at airports nationwide in past shutdowns.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has also called for parks to be closed, citing past problems during government shutdowns that led to vandalism, sanitation issues and ecological harm.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Cutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutoffs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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