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 departing
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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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
The physician recommends that first responders start by focusing on three small, attainable measures, such as hitting a protein goal, cutting out alcohol or starting a strength-training routine.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Implementing slow parenting doesn’t necessarily mean cutting out all extracurricular activities from your child’s life.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Even cutting out one to two dryer loads per week can make a big difference.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
For the weeks leading up to Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion, followers of the Catholic Lenten rules fast, eating only one full meal, plus two smaller meals that do not equal a full meal, and cutting out meat on Fridays.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The headcount reduction across 2025 and 2026 comes as UPS has been downsizing its Amazon volumes, cutting out 1 million Amazon parcels flowing through its network per day since the start of last year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
This negative space French tip captures the nostalgia of cutting out paper hearts for your valentine.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Implementing slow parenting doesn’t necessarily mean cutting out all extracurricular activities from your child’s life.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Even cutting out one to two dryer loads per week can make a big difference.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
For the weeks leading up to Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion, followers of the Catholic Lenten rules fast, eating only one full meal, plus two smaller meals that do not equal a full meal, and cutting out meat on Fridays.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The headcount reduction across 2025 and 2026 comes as UPS has been downsizing its Amazon volumes, cutting out 1 million Amazon parcels flowing through its network per day since the start of last year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
This negative space French tip captures the nostalgia of cutting out paper hearts for your valentine.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting out
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Rather than being a mournful movie about dying, Benna’s film pinpoints how to live and find joy and tears out of a terminal situation.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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So if those pests show up, instead of one or two plants dying, all of them do.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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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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Chenal joins his fellow departing Chiefs from the 2022 draft class, all of whom were part of the back-to-back Super Bowl championship teams in 2022 and 2023.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lock your home before departing.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mascherano went to his bench in the 72nd minute, replacing Segovia with Silvetti and Mura with Ian Fray.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Renovations will include replacing the substation’s infrastructure with more modern equipment, which Miller said would be quieter.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Read All About It A defunct NASA satellite is crashing back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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The victim in the vehicle told police that the moped had failed to stop at a stop sign, crashing into her car, and leading her to lose control of her vehicle.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 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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Friday, Azueta said students were exiting out the back of the studio, where they are often picked up by parents.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even with Reiver Sanmartin exiting the tournament due to injury, the Giants have seven players on their 40-man roster competing in the WBC.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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No new charges were in the superseding indictment unsealed on Friday, as prosecutors charged a third individual with serving as a middleman between bettors and Clase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cutting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20out. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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