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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 satirical
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
Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
The prince also accused his father of cutting him off financially, and Meghan said the royals discussed denying their children prince and princess titles and police protection.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The organization is also working with ranchers to establish prescribed burn associations to manage the damaging plants and is organizing community cutting days to reduce woody encroachment further.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The optimal time for cutting most flowers is early in the morning when temperatures are cooler, helping flowers maintain moisture and stay fresh longer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Norris finished the race third, ahead of Piastri in fourth, cutting his teammate’s championship lead down to 24 points, with six rounds remaining.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
That contest will determine if Milei maintains a political mandate to further his aggressive cost-cutting agenda.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
What does your research show about the impact of cutting services like these?
—Joshua Cowen, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
The most effective way to kill mosquitoes starts with cutting them off at the source, which means eliminating any puddles, containers or anything holding water around your home.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Unified Government created a set of incentives, which include cutting permit fees and water and sewer connection fees, for people who want to build on its land bank property to try to encourage redevelopment.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
The prince also accused his father of cutting him off financially, and Meghan said the royals discussed denying their children prince and princess titles and police protection.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The organization is also working with ranchers to establish prescribed burn associations to manage the damaging plants and is organizing community cutting days to reduce woody encroachment further.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The optimal time for cutting most flowers is early in the morning when temperatures are cooler, helping flowers maintain moisture and stay fresh longer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Norris finished the race third, ahead of Piastri in fourth, cutting his teammate’s championship lead down to 24 points, with six rounds remaining.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
That contest will determine if Milei maintains a political mandate to further his aggressive cost-cutting agenda.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
What does your research show about the impact of cutting services like these?
—Joshua Cowen, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
The most effective way to kill mosquitoes starts with cutting them off at the source, which means eliminating any puddles, containers or anything holding water around your home.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting
Adjective
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But usually the administration official doesn’t fight back in such a biting way.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Over nearly three decades, Baumbach has built a career chronicling families in crisis and artists at the crossroads, his films combining biting wit with an unflinching emotional honesty.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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That's why the actress, author and activist is bringing a little slice of her Vancouver Island dwelling to the center of New York City with the launch of her two-day Sonsie Garden pop-up in celebration of her mindful beauty brand.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And agricultural economists say Argentine beef accounts for such a small slice of beef imports — only about 2% — that even doubling that wouldn’t change prices much.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The silky-smooth dessert is perfect for slicing into on a hot summer day and also a family-favorite during the holiday season.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cover the steak and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Viewing Prep Work as Optional Paint might seem like an instant upgrade, but skipping prep work is a shortcut to disaster.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rapoport spoke about the struggles that Miami has had, including the controversy with Tua Tagovailoa calling out his own teammates for skipping player-only meetings.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Caregiving is too hard and too isolating to do it on your own.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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The patient required hospitalization and is now isolating and recovering at home.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Analysts estimate the shutdown is shaving billions off the gross domestic product each week and has left around 803,000 federal workers furloughed or working without pay—many of them lower-wage employees.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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No other manager has reached that figure in a quicker time, with the Spaniard shaving 55 matches off Sir Alex Ferguson’s previous 404-game record pace.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Add nutrients back to your lawn by mowing over them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Oct. 2025
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Around the house or farm, the USDA says habitat modifications can help prevent ticks, including mowing the grass, removing trees, reducing shade by thinning trees and placing mulch barriers.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Far from cheapening or diluting Ibsen’s themes and conflicts, the action revitalizes them.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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The question here might be whether Netflix risks diluting its brand by adding cheaper, less cinematic content to the mix.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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