as in interrupts
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship
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Recent Examples of cuts in
The Lower Basin states have put significant cuts to their water supplies on the table but cannot agree to a plan that lacks mandatory cuts in the Upper Basin, Arizona’s negotiator Tom Buschatzke said in a statement.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The central bank, meanwhile, issued three rate cuts in the final four months of 2025 and could issue additional ones as soon as this spring.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Another car cuts in front of you.
—Greg Mania, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Montgomery was among the players working on fundamentals such as secondary leads on the bases before taking a few cuts in the cages.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
People and policy Some maternal health advocates are worried about how Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect pregnancy coverage.
—Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Many problems contribute to these shifts—insufficient investments in infrastructure, budget cuts in state and local health departments, the growing drug resistance of bacteria.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Treasury yields declined toward year-end as investors anticipated further rate cuts in 2026, reflecting growing confidence that inflation pressures were easing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
The Sacramento City Unified School District is set to make a number of immediate cuts in an effort to address a severe budget crisis that could put it in the hands of state receivership by the end of the school year.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The central bank, meanwhile, issued three rate cuts in the final four months of 2025 and could issue additional ones as soon as this spring.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Another car cuts in front of you.
—Greg Mania, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Montgomery was among the players working on fundamentals such as secondary leads on the bases before taking a few cuts in the cages.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
People and policy Some maternal health advocates are worried about how Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect pregnancy coverage.
—Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Many problems contribute to these shifts—insufficient investments in infrastructure, budget cuts in state and local health departments, the growing drug resistance of bacteria.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Treasury yields declined toward year-end as investors anticipated further rate cuts in 2026, reflecting growing confidence that inflation pressures were easing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
The Sacramento City Unified School District is set to make a number of immediate cuts in an effort to address a severe budget crisis that could put it in the hands of state receivership by the end of the school year.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts in
interrupts
Verb
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If a coworker interrupts, state your plan and circle back later.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Under the new changes, walk-up windows would not be required, but they are further defined in the proposal, which says walk-ups may not be situated in a way that interrupts pedestrian flow on sidewalks.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Cuts in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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