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as in slits
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
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as in skips
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in rejects
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snobbish lady cut anyone who didn't meet her standards of wealth and social standing
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
when you cut the pad, make it a little smaller than the carpet
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as in dilutes
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the fruit juice was so cut with water that it was barely a fruit-flavored drink
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as in veers
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in intersects
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in analyzes
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
whichever way you cut it, we won't be seeing any profits from the business for at least three years
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as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
one of the new recruits is a cut above the rest in intelligence
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
received my cut of the profits from the garage sale
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as in haircuts
a style or arrangement of hair
she decided she needed a new cut after wearing her hair the same way for years
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as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
completely ignoring her was the unkindest cut of all
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Recent Examples of cuts
Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The move effectively cuts the island off from key fuel sources and, according to community members, could worsen an already fragile humanitarian situation.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
The district cuts across Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Davie and Fort Lauderdale.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Cutting out any that have negative revenue revisions over the past month cuts that in half again to 100 stocks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Tommy travels to Louisiana for a launch party marking the start of M-Tex’s offshore drilling project — but the celebration quickly unravels when Cami (Demi Moore) abruptly cuts ties with him.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Chance the Rapper performed just before midnight, and the fireworks were (as always) spectacular, but for the prior three hours, the network cuts to Chicago were completely embarrassing.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Instead, MoDOT officials will build crossovers to restore northbound traffic on the highway that cuts pass Kansas City’s Downtown Airport, said Greg Bolon, MoDOT’s Kansas City District engineer, during an afternoon press conference.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Albritton noted that many essentials — including groceries, children’s items and hurricane preparedness supplies — are already tax-free, and said the Legislature plans to pass a balanced budget that pays down debt, cuts taxes and saves for the future.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Cedar Creek Township Trustee Alice Dahl said townships are in need because of the property tax cuts made at the state level.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Back in October, Schemmel received a vanilla, 3-minute phone call from his boss at KOA Radio informing him he’d been laid off as part of iHeartMedia’s massive job cuts around the country.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Three Tri-Valley school districts are facing significant financial dilemmas heading into next year, with budget cuts and potential layoffs threatening to hit classrooms.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Bass echoed that criticism in a recent interview, saying the cuts were proposed a year after voters approved a half-cent sales tax to fund homeless services.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Pruning cuts heal slowly during dormancy and invite opportunistic disease and pests.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
These are just some of the possible consequences of cuts to the state budget the Legislature is considering, state department heads told lawmakers Friday.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
If the Fed cuts its short-term rate too aggressively and is seen as doing so for political reasons, then Wall Street investors could sell Treasury bonds out of fear that inflation would rise.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The move effectively cuts the island off from key fuel sources and, according to community members, could worsen an already fragile humanitarian situation.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
The district cuts across Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Davie and Fort Lauderdale.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Cutting out any that have negative revenue revisions over the past month cuts that in half again to 100 stocks.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Tommy travels to Louisiana for a launch party marking the start of M-Tex’s offshore drilling project — but the celebration quickly unravels when Cami (Demi Moore) abruptly cuts ties with him.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Chance the Rapper performed just before midnight, and the fireworks were (as always) spectacular, but for the prior three hours, the network cuts to Chicago were completely embarrassing.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Instead, MoDOT officials will build crossovers to restore northbound traffic on the highway that cuts pass Kansas City’s Downtown Airport, said Greg Bolon, MoDOT’s Kansas City District engineer, during an afternoon press conference.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Albritton noted that many essentials — including groceries, children’s items and hurricane preparedness supplies — are already tax-free, and said the Legislature plans to pass a balanced budget that pays down debt, cuts taxes and saves for the future.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Amazon’s staggering jobs cuts this week, the second wave since October, brings the commerce giant’s recent layoffs to roughly 9% of its corporate workforce.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Cedar Creek Township Trustee Alice Dahl said townships are in need because of the property tax cuts made at the state level.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Back in October, Schemmel received a vanilla, 3-minute phone call from his boss at KOA Radio informing him he’d been laid off as part of iHeartMedia’s massive job cuts around the country.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Three Tri-Valley school districts are facing significant financial dilemmas heading into next year, with budget cuts and potential layoffs threatening to hit classrooms.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
Bass echoed that criticism in a recent interview, saying the cuts were proposed a year after voters approved a half-cent sales tax to fund homeless services.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Pruning cuts heal slowly during dormancy and invite opportunistic disease and pests.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
These are just some of the possible consequences of cuts to the state budget the Legislature is considering, state department heads told lawmakers Friday.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts
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Ben Johns generally skips indoor events such as these, while Anna Leigh Waters chose to only play Women’s Doubles here.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans This Rag & Bone pair skips real zippers and buttons for a pull-on waistband.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Hemingway rejects the idea that one thing can explain another.—
Akhil Sharma,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Kaiser flatly rejects the notion that the strike is about anything other than reimbursement.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Parker Lee was a new addition in season 3 as Mac's roomie — and an eventual victim of the campus rapist who attacks female students and shaves their heads.—
Sezin Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Hockey players cut more, so Emmet shaves deeper.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
22 Dec. 2025
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With its 5Ah battery, the Goat mows over 5,000 square feet per charge and gets back to work after just 45 minutes of charging.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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The judge said one district dilutes the votes of Blacks and Latinos.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have pointed to these facts as evidence that the map dilutes the voting power of minorities and may even be an intentional racial gerrymander.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
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The film veers from JayDee’s story and takes some artistic liberties as Chito turns to transporting drugs for the character of Tío when fruit-picking isn’t enough.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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After the vehicle begins to move forward and accelerate away from officers, one of them fires at the driver, who veers into the side and crashes into other cars parked on the street.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
8 Jan. 2026
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This dynamic also intersects with broader investment trends.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The challenge is conceived as a platform for free creative expression, encouraging participants to move beyond traditional definitions and explore accessories as a language that intersects making, technology and personal vision.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gary LeBlanc is president and chief operating officer of EverMe, an app that analyzes and reports on scientific studies about supplements, antiaging techniques and other promises of longevity.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Cuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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