1
as in dying
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in ending
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 exiting
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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4
as in replacing
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 cutting out
There are electrodes that can split hydrogen straight out of seawater, cutting out the need for costly desalination.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Preschoolers can practice their scissors skills by cutting out the simple shapes that make up this colorful witch from Toddler Approved.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
Naadam launched in 2013, immediately generating attention based on its mission of sourcing cashmere fibers directly from Mongolian herding communities — thereby cutting out the middlemen and paying suppliers more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The administration has taken executive action to elevate direct-to-consumer medicine sales, which expands patient choice and lowers prices by cutting out healthcare middlemen.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
On the Asia-to-Northern Europe route, the Premier Alliance of Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Yang Ming have been the first movers in cutting out sailings.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The researchers recommended adopting better sleep practices, including cutting out caffeinated beverages in the afternoon, cutting down on alcohol consumption, avoiding large meals or exercise before going to bed, and reducing exposure to electronics prior to bedtime.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And to capture the nuances of the Earth system, Stevens advocates cutting out as many estimations as possible and attempting to use physics all the way down.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Villareal works on each helmet individually with the help of his wife, Lora, who’ll help with masking, cutting out vinyls and laying the design on the helmets.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Preschoolers can practice their scissors skills by cutting out the simple shapes that make up this colorful witch from Toddler Approved.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
Naadam launched in 2013, immediately generating attention based on its mission of sourcing cashmere fibers directly from Mongolian herding communities — thereby cutting out the middlemen and paying suppliers more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The administration has taken executive action to elevate direct-to-consumer medicine sales, which expands patient choice and lowers prices by cutting out healthcare middlemen.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
On the Asia-to-Northern Europe route, the Premier Alliance of Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Yang Ming have been the first movers in cutting out sailings.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The researchers recommended adopting better sleep practices, including cutting out caffeinated beverages in the afternoon, cutting down on alcohol consumption, avoiding large meals or exercise before going to bed, and reducing exposure to electronics prior to bedtime.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
And to capture the nuances of the Earth system, Stevens advocates cutting out as many estimations as possible and attempting to use physics all the way down.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Villareal works on each helmet individually with the help of his wife, Lora, who’ll help with masking, cutting out vinyls and laying the design on the helmets.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting out
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Away from the ship, Barton was spending much of her time in a warehouse called Los Fosos, four long buildings housing hundreds of reconcentrados who were dying so quickly their graves went unnamed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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He was later sold to an amusement park in Mexico before starring in Free Willy, being released back into the ocean in 1998 before dying.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Still, ending the war always required that Hamas agree to a deal—perhaps an ugly one, certainly an imperfect one, but one that would bring a stop to the killing.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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After Voodoo, D’Angelo went over a decade without releasing music, finally ending that long hiatus at the end of 2014 with Black Messiah.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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After exiting Dior in May, the Italian designer on Tuesday was appointed chief creative officer of Fendi.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Congestion persists on the Scheldt River entering and exiting the port system, with 60 ships waiting to depart and 128 inbound vessels awaiting berth.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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To get into character for the role, the actor shaved his head, replacing his locks with a combover, and adjusted his posture to appear nearly a foot shorter.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some manufacturers are also re-formulating products to keep costs down, including replacing cocoa with shea butter or palm oil and incorporating peanut butter, caramel, and wafers to reduce cocoa content.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film, which centers on a woman whose life is literally and figuratively crashing down around her, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to the Berlin Film Festival, where Byrne was awarded the best actress prize.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jenner, now a billionaire, launched her makeup brand under the persona, her multi-toned lip kits often crashing the company site from popularity.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The metro Detroit rallies have advocated for causes including stopping immigration crackdowns, stopping authoritarianism, health care, maintaining a positive relationship with Canada amid tariffs, declaring Detroit a sanctuary city, stopping deaths in Gaza and more.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nihi has 25 of Sumba’s beloved sandalwood horses, released from their stable once a day to run free through the shallows, stopping to roll around in the sand and nip at each other.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ego Nwodim has lined up her first project since departing Saturday Night Live last month.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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Before departing the firefighter education center, Kate switched up her outfit, swapping the long jacket for a shorter coat that revealed a brown skirt.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company’s parent, SGO Corporation, was included in a superseding indictment filed in Florida federal count on Thursday.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors then issued a superseding indictment one year later charging them with 27 counts.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Cutting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20out. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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