1
as in dies
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in stops
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 exits
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 replaces
to take the place of
this ambitious new friend of hers seems to be cutting out people that she's known for years
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Recent Examples of cuts out
Clavicular is then removed from the frame before the stream abruptly cuts out.
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
But after the price of oil surged with the advent of the Iran war, roiling expectations for inflation, the markets began pricing those cuts out, with some investors even bracing for the possibility of rate hikes this year.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Secure this deal before the signal cuts out!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
She is later seen kicking a bag in the direction of Hartman, whom the outlet calls her girlfriend, and appearing to either lunge at or hit the woman before the video cuts out.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Quince’s business model cuts out traditional middlemen like distributors to offer these high-quality materials like cashmere and silk at budget-friendly, low prices.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Visitors should also download a GPS map for when cell service cuts out.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Bruton's hair visibly stood on end during testing – a fun visual, but less fun when the bike cuts out mid-run.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
The timestamp on the clip eventually cuts out, likely because the videographer collapsed into a pillow.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
But after the price of oil surged with the advent of the Iran war, roiling expectations for inflation, the markets began pricing those cuts out, with some investors even bracing for the possibility of rate hikes this year.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Secure this deal before the signal cuts out!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
She is later seen kicking a bag in the direction of Hartman, whom the outlet calls her girlfriend, and appearing to either lunge at or hit the woman before the video cuts out.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Quince’s business model cuts out traditional middlemen like distributors to offer these high-quality materials like cashmere and silk at budget-friendly, low prices.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Visitors should also download a GPS map for when cell service cuts out.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Bruton's hair visibly stood on end during testing – a fun visual, but less fun when the bike cuts out mid-run.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
The timestamp on the clip eventually cuts out, likely because the videographer collapsed into a pillow.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts out
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Who dies in 'Mortal Kombat II'?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Intel already has major customers — such as Amazon and Cisco — for the advanced packaging side of its chipmaking business, in which individual chip dies and memory are bonded together to make things like a graphics processing unit.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Luke then successfully stops two blasts from the training remote while not being able to see.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Kathryn Stockett, who published her blockbuster novel The Help in 2009, is back with her first new book in 17 years—The Calamity Club—and she’s headed to Alabama on one of her first book tour stops.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Verb
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MrBeast exits the arena, off to another afternoon shoot.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Authorities said in March of 2025, a hunter found part of a human skull in Plymouth, near the breakdown lane of Route 3 North between exits 13 and 14.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The AQRe Project replaces this outdated model with a digital blockchain system that provides real-time traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Remi replaces that process with satellite imagery and LIDAR (light detection and ranging), which together map the geometry, pitch, and surface area of a roof without anyone setting foot on the property.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, state governors have the same ability when the federal government fails to perform their duties, under the Ninth and Tenth amendments.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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If the core players are anything other than spectacular, the team fails.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The Director of the Atlantic City International Airport tells CBS News the airline makes up about 85% of its business, and if the airline ceases operations, hundreds of jobs would be impacted.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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If Spirit ceases operations, passengers with tickets for upcoming flights should file claims with the issuer of the credit or debit card used to purchase the tickets.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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The decision ultimately belongs to the central government, which supersedes regional authorities.—
Sfundo Parakozov,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Industry associations frame the career as one with enviable job security, given the ever-increasing need for nurses that supersedes economic downturns.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cuts out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts%20out. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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