1
as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!
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3
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after a few minutes of their brainless conversation I was ready to cut out
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as in capable
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Recent Examples of cut out
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
And of course, not everyone is cut out for the trades.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The female passenger had to be cut out from the car by emergency crews and was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with potentially life-threatening injuries, Ridgell said.
—Fox 19 Digital Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
This year, the Women’s Fund has its work cut out for itself, with over 150 submissions totaling more than $7 million in funding requests, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Rodgers will have his work cut out for him.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
And of course, not everyone is cut out for the trades.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The female passenger had to be cut out from the car by emergency crews and was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with potentially life-threatening injuries, Ridgell said.
—Fox 19 Digital Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
This year, the Women’s Fund has its work cut out for itself, with over 150 submissions totaling more than $7 million in funding requests, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
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About 20 living hostages remain captive in desperate conditions, Israeli officials say, and about 25 more are believed to have died, but their bodies have not been returned to their families.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Craig Hayden, a 77-year-old church member, died trying to help another member of the church, according to a GoFundMe his daughter-in-law posted.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The trend shows no signs of stopping.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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To help stop the spread, wash your hands, avoid sick areas, and report symptoms quickly.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Policy Forum’s analysis found that educators in Wisconsin’s small districts were more likely to exit their jobs, as well as those working in urban districts and districts with mostly low-income students or students of color.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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All across the locker room, guys were eager to flush Seattle’s 38-35 loss to the Bucs and exit the venue.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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In 2020-21 though, a term which ended with Chelsea winning the Champions League, Abraham found himself down the pecking order after Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as manager in the January.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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General manager Bill Guerin believes Boldy is capable of scoring 50 goals and 50 assists in a season at some point.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Final thoughts Turkey offers a wide field of capable teams that share common fundamentals even if their styles differ.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Kempes had failed to score at the World Cup four years earlier, and started this tournament slowly.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Water bottles left behind were filled with black urine – a sign of failing kidneys and dehydration.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The humble soybean has become a flashpoint in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies after Beijing ceased all purchases from the US.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Guests who fail to comply will be asked to cease smoking.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, a three-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Glory, departing on June 5, 2026, during summer vacation, currently starts at $554 per person based on double occupancy, according to Carnival's website.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Flight 5047 had just arrived from Charlotte, North Carolina, when the wing of flight 5155, preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia, hit the nose of their aircraft.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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