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as in biting
causing intense discomfort to one's skin
a frigid day with a cutting wind that made it seem even colder
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
the cutting side of the sword blade
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as in satiric
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
her cutting comments serve only one purpose: to make someone cry
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as in slicing
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 skipping
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in isolating
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 shaving
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 diluting
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 veering
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in intersecting
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in analyzing
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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Recent Examples of cutting
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
The bridge demonstrates a new, lighter approach to low-carbon infrastructure, cutting waste and CO₂ by depositing concrete only where needed.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Long silver strands draped over the body, with darker sheer panels visible through the lower half and a jagged triangle hem cutting around the upper thigh.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Wrap each beetroot in foil (first cutting small ones in half lengthways and large ones into quarters), place on a baking tray and bake for about an hour.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
Others are dipping into savings, taking on side gigs or cutting essentials to offset expenses.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
And remember that this is only one component of cutting dementia risk.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
But the Steelers didn’t hold on to the 6-foot-6, 290-pound defensive end long, cutting him during final roster moves before the start of the season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Thumb knives are silicone sleeves that slip over your thumb and hold a small blade where your thumbnail is located, giving you more cutting power per pinch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Verb
The Tempo didn’t make things easy, cutting the deficit to two points late and later trailing by just three with 31 seconds remaining and possession of the ball.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
The bridge demonstrates a new, lighter approach to low-carbon infrastructure, cutting waste and CO₂ by depositing concrete only where needed.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Long silver strands draped over the body, with darker sheer panels visible through the lower half and a jagged triangle hem cutting around the upper thigh.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Wrap each beetroot in foil (first cutting small ones in half lengthways and large ones into quarters), place on a baking tray and bake for about an hour.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
Others are dipping into savings, taking on side gigs or cutting essentials to offset expenses.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
And remember that this is only one component of cutting dementia risk.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
But the Steelers didn’t hold on to the 6-foot-6, 290-pound defensive end long, cutting him during final roster moves before the start of the season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Thumb knives are silicone sleeves that slip over your thumb and hold a small blade where your thumbnail is located, giving you more cutting power per pinch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting
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Netflix’s big comedy bet might be the Dan Levy–Rachel Sennott co-creation Big Mistakes; the biting, farcical series about adult siblings who get caught up in the drug business plays like Weeds crossed with The Other Two.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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The tracks are more vulnerable, biting, and self-aware than ever, and in some cases, feature lyrics pulled right out of Hjelt’s diary.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Part satirical, part political, the BAFTA-winning film and subsequent album, Fine Art — a level up from their 2018 Irish-language mixtape 3CAG — solidified Kneecap’s place in music, earning them fans worldwide who come out in droves to their gigs and turning them into a popular festival draw.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 May 2026
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The Boys is an American satirical dark comedy television show that flips the conventional superhero narrative on its head by imagining a society where superpowers are abused for influence and profit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Crispy tostada shells get a swoosh of smoky chipotle mayo, plus fanned slices of juicy mango and creamy avocado.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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If using garden cucumbers, peel off the waxy skin and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds before slicing.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Next season will see Ten Hag skipping touchline management altogether, taking up a new role as sporting director of his boyhood club back in the Netherlands, FC Twente.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The most common issue from skipping routine fan maintenance is dust buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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In past outbreaks of the Andes virus, taking steps such as isolating people who are sick — and asking those who aren’t sick but have been exposed to stay away from others — have brought outbreaks to an end.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Plenty of teams have found joy by isolating Chelsea’s defenders with a long ball over the top and City are not above doing so.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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This awesome little robovac-mop is literally shaving a full workday a week off her already insane I'm-a-mom schedule.—
Joe Salas
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Sobbing while shaving head in…what’s that movie?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 May 2026
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Red clover stands taller, is less amenable to mowing, and can be short-lived.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Avoid mowing in the early morning or mid-day, as wet grass and strong sunlight can harm your lawn.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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“Cutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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