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
In a classroom there, art teacher Albania Teresa cuts out large squares of painting paper and passes them to students.
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Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Class 1 e-bikes have motors that only provide assistance when the rider is pedaling, whereas Class 2 e-bikes have an electric motor that cuts out when the brake is applied.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
This cuts out months of waiting for prototypes to arrive from Asia, helping to keep new designs on the cutting edge of innovation while still rigorously field-tested.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Once Harry and Ron's worlds collide, the Harry Potter music cuts out, making room for the high-octane Heated Rivalry theme.
—Staff Author, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
This cuts out the hassle and frustration of having to precisely maneuver it via a large truck or SUV.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Quince’s business model cuts out traditional middlemen like distributors to offer these high-quality materials like cashmere and silk at budget-friendly, accessible prices.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
But what Morgan Stanley is doing now is preparing to offer direct ownership of crypto, which cuts out some third-party management fees and comes with greater risks.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
Class 1 e-bikes have motors that only provide assistance when the rider is pedaling, whereas Class 2 e-bikes have an electric motor that cuts out when the brake is applied.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
This cuts out months of waiting for prototypes to arrive from Asia, helping to keep new designs on the cutting edge of innovation while still rigorously field-tested.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Once Harry and Ron's worlds collide, the Harry Potter music cuts out, making room for the high-octane Heated Rivalry theme.
—Staff Author, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
This cuts out the hassle and frustration of having to precisely maneuver it via a large truck or SUV.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Quince’s business model cuts out traditional middlemen like distributors to offer these high-quality materials like cashmere and silk at budget-friendly, accessible prices.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
But what Morgan Stanley is doing now is preparing to offer direct ownership of crypto, which cuts out some third-party management fees and comes with greater risks.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The dull roar from the construction site cuts out.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts out
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When their son Hamnet dies suddenly, Agnes and William are thrown into unimaginable grief, which the Bard then channels into arguably the most influential play of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2026
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For every elderly Eastern European resident who dies or moves out, a Latin takes his place.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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From The Dean, everything is either walkable, a few stops away on the central tram line, or a short, affordable taxi ride—which is the Dubliner’s choice for quick transport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The perfect partner for the Spray-To-Wipe is the new All Over Deodorant, a whole-body natural deodorant that genuinely stops you from smelling.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Fresh air enters and exits the space without circulating from the regular ward, protecting the children not only from missile threats but also from potential infections from other patients.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many run multiple strategies and manage huge pools of capital, which gives them a cushion when dealmaking or exits slow down.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This formula replaces single-use hygiene wipes, preventing more than 5 million of them ending up in landfill.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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When these experiences are engineered out of systems in the name of efficiency, dependence replaces discernment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Legal Aid Society, which analyzed city data and released its findings Monday, said the ramifications of police misconduct will continue to be a problem because the NYPD too often fails to discipline officers and supervisors — especially if the allegations don’t make headlines.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, this fails to solve the paradoxical issue of adequately collecting data on children and users while also not infringing on users’ privacy rights.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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At that point the lines painted on the asphalt turn from cages into features of the landscape among many others, and the mysterious flying object ceases to be easily recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Once the prisoner ceases his danse macabre, the crowd goes wild.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Often the company moves as one organic mass, a school of fish or flock of birds.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And in the modern NBA, brand loyalty often supersedes product quality.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Scanning deeper, Toberoff discovered a provision in the Writers Guild collective bargaining agreement that says writers who create original TV series automatically retain certain rights—including film rights—that supersedes any other agreement.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Cuts out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts%20out. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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