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
Technology will also allow Xcel to shut off power to specific points to reduce the time and scope of cutoffs, Kenney said.
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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
If the cutoffs weren’t always precise and some of the phrasing in the softer sections was a little wooly, that hardly dimmed the pleasure.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The cutoffs for healthy weight based on body mass index (BMI) are plagued by the shortcomings of BMI itself, which should not be used as the only determinant of complicated obesity.
—Jody Dushay, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Automatic cutoffs prevent starter battery drain, while D+ signal support works seamlessly with modern Euro 6 vehicles.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
His denim cutoffs, which crept up in length over the years, were known as Bobby Shorts.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The tuxedo shirt Inspired by men’s dress shirts, tuxedo shirts add black-tie elegance to everything from denim cutoffs to, well, black-tie affairs.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Miami-Dade County’s most recent income cutoffs, a single person making up to around $100,000 per year could qualify for this housing.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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
If the cutoffs weren’t always precise and some of the phrasing in the softer sections was a little wooly, that hardly dimmed the pleasure.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The cutoffs for healthy weight based on body mass index (BMI) are plagued by the shortcomings of BMI itself, which should not be used as the only determinant of complicated obesity.
—Jody Dushay, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Automatic cutoffs prevent starter battery drain, while D+ signal support works seamlessly with modern Euro 6 vehicles.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
His denim cutoffs, which crept up in length over the years, were known as Bobby Shorts.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The tuxedo shirt Inspired by men’s dress shirts, tuxedo shirts add black-tie elegance to everything from denim cutoffs to, well, black-tie affairs.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Miami-Dade County’s most recent income cutoffs, a single person making up to around $100,000 per year could qualify for this housing.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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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Same universe, different story, new endings.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The first film remains the best (although X comes close), a true shocker with one of the best twist endings in horror history.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 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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Today’s writers use it to wildly different ends, from political invectives to plainspoken diaries to surreal dreamscapes.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These closures reflect various factors, including poor investment returns, a lack of government support for refinery upgrades and higher carbon and energy costs.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit Officials are urging people attending the draft and going to Pittsburgh to use public transit with major road closures and traffic restrictions that will be in place throughout the three-day event.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The process was used to reduce the impact in Boulder in March when strong winds and hot, dry weather led Xcel to warn of possible shutoffs.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Most utility companies maintain lists of households with medical devices, and they are supposed to notify customers ahead of power shutoffs and prioritize restoring power to their homes.—
Katherine Asmussen,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Christine brings deep expertise and clarity to complex, fast-moving stories, from inflation and government shutdowns to the global impact of war and the forces shaping the modern economy.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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The economy has not bounced back following shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the twin labor strikes three years ago.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Cutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutoffs. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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