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
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The United Arab Emirates is considering cutting off Iranian access to billions of dollars held in the Gulf state, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
And people very quickly begin to think about cutting off electricity, cutting off water, damage to their cities.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Timing Tips For Trimming And Pruning Spring-flowering trees and shrubs should be pruned immediately after blooming to encourage more blooms for reblooming plants or to avoid cutting off buds that have set for next year’s blooms.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
In Tennessee, Republican leaders have worked with the White House to craft a package of bills aimed at cutting off any state spending on unauthorized residents, in part by creating immigration checks for public school children.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Tax the billionaires to pay for our monthly healthcare and childcare costs, ban private equity firms from buying our homes, lower energy costs by cutting off wasteful bitcoin and AI data centers.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Advocates warn that cutting off the child care subsidies could have deep impacts.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
That includes promoting financial education, encouraging competition among lenders, and supporting policies that increase transparency without cutting off opportunity.
—Julio Fuentes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2024, King Charles took his efforts one step further by cutting off Andrew's private security and allowance.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
And people very quickly begin to think about cutting off electricity, cutting off water, damage to their cities.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Timing Tips For Trimming And Pruning Spring-flowering trees and shrubs should be pruned immediately after blooming to encourage more blooms for reblooming plants or to avoid cutting off buds that have set for next year’s blooms.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
In Tennessee, Republican leaders have worked with the White House to craft a package of bills aimed at cutting off any state spending on unauthorized residents, in part by creating immigration checks for public school children.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Tax the billionaires to pay for our monthly healthcare and childcare costs, ban private equity firms from buying our homes, lower energy costs by cutting off wasteful bitcoin and AI data centers.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Advocates warn that cutting off the child care subsidies could have deep impacts.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
That includes promoting financial education, encouraging competition among lenders, and supporting policies that increase transparency without cutting off opportunity.
—Julio Fuentes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2024, King Charles took his efforts one step further by cutting off Andrew's private security and allowance.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting off
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The cliffhanger ending is jaw-droppingly intense, but there is also an emotional fallout for Scarpetta and her family.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The line separating the two is blurry, as both star types experience winds and ejecta before dying.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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While Trump officials say the current deportation surge is succeeding in rooting out dangerous criminals, immigrant advocates have decried the crackdown for separating families and sending people back to countries where their lives may be in danger.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rather than stopping disagreements from happening, this aspect is about repairing any damage left behind.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tuesday’s game featured intentional clock-stopping, game-extending fouls by the Heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Venus’s alignment with Saturn kicks the day off on an isolating note.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s retaliation is isolating Tehran and angering its Mideast neighbors.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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The White House budget chief’s reported aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Please keep praying without ceasing.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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His comments came after Putin asked the government and companies to consider halting gas supplies to the European market without waiting for an import ban.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s massively good news after his 2023 season ended early thanks to a ruptured Achilles in Week 12, halting what was looking to be his best professional season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Slip on an eye mask and feel your way through a wall of surprise elements like robber gorilla hands, fuzzy fabric, and sneakers, shutting off one sense and heightening another.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Like clockwork, the City of Boston released its annual payroll just before shutting off the lights for the month.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel first held a press conference at a podium inside the Indiana Convention Center before breaking off into a less formal side session with local reporters later.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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While that thankfully hasn't been the case this year, the county did have a hit-and-run involving a semi breaking off a snowplow mirror.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Cutting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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