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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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2
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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2
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
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The camera lingers over the $20 bill Maggie has left, and the film cuts to black.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
When the Fed cuts rates, banks can also lower the annual percentage yield (APY) on savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs).
—Kevin Cerveny, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
And when Best Buy cuts an additional $500 off of that price?
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
In March, cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) disappeared the nearly $2 billion invested in the RECOVER (Researching Covid to Enhance Recovery) initiative, hamstringing research that might have yielded diagnostic tests or better treatments.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
When the Fed cuts rates, the prime rate lowers, too, and the interest rate on that credit card debt is likely to follow within a billing cycle or two.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
The complaint also highlights the agency’s workforce cuts this year, which have also been criticized by Democratic lawmakers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Bro, who apparently has some actual empathy, cuts to a commercial to give everyone a breather, but the emotions don’t stop there.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Major job cuts have been expected even before the Skydance Media-Paramount Global deal closed, as part of Ellison and his team’s goal of slashing upwards of $2 billion in costs.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Her why stems from frustration from budget cuts to local health departments.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
On the bullish side, Hussain pointed to Fed rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainty, and fiscal sustainability concerns.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Trump’s Cabinet secretaries resisted wholesale cuts.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Organizers cited opposition to various administration policies, including immigration, social program funding cuts and the use of the National Guard.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The days of him needing layups and backdoor cuts to get going are long over.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
The White House is plotting further cuts, Reuters reported.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Abuse cuts across religion, race, and class.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The camera lingers over the $20 bill Maggie has left, and the film cuts to black.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
When the Fed cuts rates, banks can also lower the annual percentage yield (APY) on savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs).
—Kevin Cerveny, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
And when Best Buy cuts an additional $500 off of that price?
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
In March, cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) disappeared the nearly $2 billion invested in the RECOVER (Researching Covid to Enhance Recovery) initiative, hamstringing research that might have yielded diagnostic tests or better treatments.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
When the Fed cuts rates, the prime rate lowers, too, and the interest rate on that credit card debt is likely to follow within a billing cycle or two.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
The complaint also highlights the agency’s workforce cuts this year, which have also been criticized by Democratic lawmakers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Bro, who apparently has some actual empathy, cuts to a commercial to give everyone a breather, but the emotions don’t stop there.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
Davis was one of four players to get waived in the Lakers' final round of cuts on Saturday, joining Augustas Marčiulionis, Anton Watson and Nate Williams.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Major job cuts have been expected even before the Skydance Media-Paramount Global deal closed, as part of Ellison and his team’s goal of slashing upwards of $2 billion in costs.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Her why stems from frustration from budget cuts to local health departments.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
On the bullish side, Hussain pointed to Fed rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainty, and fiscal sustainability concerns.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Trump’s Cabinet secretaries resisted wholesale cuts.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
Organizers cited opposition to various administration policies, including immigration, social program funding cuts and the use of the National Guard.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The days of him needing layups and backdoor cuts to get going are long over.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
The White House is plotting further cuts, Reuters reported.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts
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The Gurtha metal platform bed skips the fuss (and the box spring) for a low, architectural silhouette that feels modern without trying too hard.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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For the pilates enthusiast on your list, this foldable reformer is a game-changing gift that skips the pricey membership fees and brings studio-quality workouts home.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The business software maker on Wednesday unveiled an optimistic, multiyear financial roadmap that rejects the sluggish-growth narrative that has been dogging the stock.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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The White House rejects the suggestion that any of the president's social media posts have been racist.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 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
Verb
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Yes, growth is tempting — launching podcasts, videos, new products — but every expansion dilutes focus.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Oct. 2025
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The map, which is awaiting Kehoe’s signature, dilutes Kansas City-area voters into three Republican-leaning districts.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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While Peters veers closer to a stock villain — the ubiquitous empowered dweeb, though those coding-sequence tattoo sleeves are a nice embellishment — Hasan Minhaj and Arturo Castro are appealing as Eve’s ENCOM associates.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the series veers more toward the action side of things, stealth is also incredibly important.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two showers are essentially one and the same; Earth intersects a single, broad stream of meteoroids at two places in its orbit on opposite sides of the sun.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The conversation around work permits also intersects with political considerations.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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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,
17 Oct. 2025
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The new Studio introduces an intuitive Smart Machining Wizard that automatically analyzes project geometry and recommends optimal toolpath parameters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Cuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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