1
as in ending
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the majority party cut off debate and forced a vote on the bill
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2
as in separating
to set or keep apart from others
the dog cut off the one sheep that had to be sheared
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Recent Examples of cutting off
In 1999 and 2000, new offerings swamped the market's ability to absorb it, cutting off the flow of IPO proceeds to Internet companies that were meant to be the revenues of bigger tech companies.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Ragasa, known in the Philippines as Nando, made landfall as a super typhoon over Panuitan Island, in the northern Cagayan province, on Monday, damaging homes, cutting off roads, and triggering landslides.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Each genetic tweak, while different, ultimately silenced alb1, cutting off melanin production and leaving the mold white.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
After Skydio sold drones to Taiwan, Beijing retaliated last year by cutting off the company’s access to Chinese batteries, prompting the company to ration them to only one per drone.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
It had been made for Williamson but was cutting off Bronze’s circulation.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The Ewpjdk 4-Pack Garden Pruning Shears come with four pruning shears for the price of one and are versatile enough to take on all kinds of fall pruning tasks, like harvesting, clipping, deadheading, and cutting off the final fruits of the season, before winter comes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The 11-year-old was suffering an asthma attack, which was cutting off his supply of oxygen.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Pushed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the project, which had been on hold for decades due to global concerns, would isolate the territory by cutting off the West Bank from East Jerusalem.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Ragasa, known in the Philippines as Nando, made landfall as a super typhoon over Panuitan Island, in the northern Cagayan province, on Monday, damaging homes, cutting off roads, and triggering landslides.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Each genetic tweak, while different, ultimately silenced alb1, cutting off melanin production and leaving the mold white.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
After Skydio sold drones to Taiwan, Beijing retaliated last year by cutting off the company’s access to Chinese batteries, prompting the company to ration them to only one per drone.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
It had been made for Williamson but was cutting off Bronze’s circulation.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The Ewpjdk 4-Pack Garden Pruning Shears come with four pruning shears for the price of one and are versatile enough to take on all kinds of fall pruning tasks, like harvesting, clipping, deadheading, and cutting off the final fruits of the season, before winter comes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The 11-year-old was suffering an asthma attack, which was cutting off his supply of oxygen.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Pushed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the project, which had been on hold for decades due to global concerns, would isolate the territory by cutting off the West Bank from East Jerusalem.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting off
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks registered gains for September and the third quarter, with the Dow ending yesterday's session at an all-time closing high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Giants started the year strong and looked to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the division crown, but would collapse in the back half of the season and miss out on the playoffs entirely, ending 81-81.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Inland Rail Trail is a 21-mile bike path that is 8 to 10 feet wide with a 2-foot-wide unpaved shoulder and barriers separating the trail from motor vehicles.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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There were just two points separating the teams after Blake Grupe’s field goal in the fourth quarter, before two crucial plays from Josh Allen – first a 27-yard scramble through the Saints defense, then a 28-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Kincaid – extended the Bills’ lead.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Whether isolating public officials for harassment, doxing, intimidation, and ultimately attempted assassination, it is all carefully planned, executed and thought through.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The journey into the unknown can be both exciting and isolating.—
James Patterson,
Big Think,
24 Sep. 2025
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The university also asks the court to order online marketplaces, payment processors and other companies that do business with the defendants from disabling and ceasing to provide services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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While the drugs were being administered, Pittman took a few deep breaths before ceasing all movement, according to The Associated Press.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Attorneys for the Justice Department argued that halting the reallocations could delay distributing the funds to other states DHS had identified as higher priority under its new approach.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Although SoCal Edison can prevent electrical fires by shutting off the power that flows through the lines, the utility did not turn the power off to most circuits that power Altadena.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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If the plaque weakens and breaks apart, large clumps are released into the blood stream, and a large clump can block an artery, completely shutting off blood flow and causing a heart attack.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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After breaking off the engagement, Cochran said, Glison had moved to the apartment complex to get away from him.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Johnson then carried the ball on the last four plays, breaking off carries of eight, nine and 10 yards.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Cutting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20off. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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