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
The new tool is meant to help shoppers and brands consume more considerately and specifically by cutting out the hassle and emissions of returns.
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 25 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
And the rise of at-home gel kits offers the ability for fans to set the colors themselves under a portable UV light, cutting out the need to book an appointment.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
As well as cutting out unwanted sound, the Aventho 100 also have microphones onboard for making and taking phone calls.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Tech bosses have been keen to promote a vision where AI automates the drudgery of work, cutting out admin while allowing soft skills and creativity to flourish.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
While India has diversified its oil sources over the years, cutting out Russian oil entirely would leave a gaping hole that’s hard to replace.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 25 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
And the rise of at-home gel kits offers the ability for fans to set the colors themselves under a portable UV light, cutting out the need to book an appointment.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
As well as cutting out unwanted sound, the Aventho 100 also have microphones onboard for making and taking phone calls.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Tech bosses have been keen to promote a vision where AI automates the drudgery of work, cutting out admin while allowing soft skills and creativity to flourish.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
While India has diversified its oil sources over the years, cutting out Russian oil entirely would leave a gaping hole that’s hard to replace.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting out
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The thriller series was left on a cliffhanger, with President Rayburn (Michael McKean) dying at the end of season two.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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This includes initiations of Nike , Cisco Systems , and Boeing, while exiting Coterra Energy altogether.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last week came news that Pam Kaufman is exiting as Paramount’s president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Smith in the fundraising campaign said the money would go toward emergency repairs and fire restoration, replacing equipment and inventory, security upgrades and support for Bear West employees who are now out of work.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix released its first teaser of the movie on Instagram July 1, as audiences heard Bader and Blyth speak in character as Poppy and Alex for the first time in a voiceover with footage of waves crashing against a rock.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The driver also brake-checked the officer, but the officer managed to avoid crashing into the back of the Buick, according to police.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 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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On September 24, Judge Smith permanently enjoined DHS from enforcing broad new immigration compliance conditions on a wide range of preparedness grants, ruling the agency had exceeded its statutory authority and failed to justify departing from longstanding grant practices.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The local controller was distracted, the report said, talking to another air traffic control facility about the wrong altitude assigned to a different departing aircraft.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 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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This is despite Israeli actions long superseding the targeting of Hamas.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cutting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20out. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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