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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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
Trump’s desire to paint Good as a radical terrorist is so absurd that the FBI, beholden to Trump, is investigating, cutting out local authorities.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Hill and his wife were saving upwards of 50% of their dual income, often cutting out many of life’s niceties to do it.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
The Carnivore Diet The Carnivore Diet is highly restrictive, cutting out plant foods and relying entirely on animal products for nutrients.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Your fourth tip centers on diet quality, in particular cutting out ultraprocessed foods.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Rose began increasing her protein intake, eating smaller meals more frequently, and cutting out milk and juice.
—Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In this story, Nancy, her father, and her trusted housekeeper are heading up to an inn in the Adirondacks for a long weekend of skiing and cutting out paper Valentines until a murder occurs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Some fishermen plan to sell directly off their boats at Pier 45 and Pier 47, cutting out the middleman.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
But now research suggests normal coffee intake is better for those with AF as opposed to cutting out the drink altogether.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Hill and his wife were saving upwards of 50% of their dual income, often cutting out many of life’s niceties to do it.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
The Carnivore Diet The Carnivore Diet is highly restrictive, cutting out plant foods and relying entirely on animal products for nutrients.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Your fourth tip centers on diet quality, in particular cutting out ultraprocessed foods.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Rose began increasing her protein intake, eating smaller meals more frequently, and cutting out milk and juice.
—Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In this story, Nancy, her father, and her trusted housekeeper are heading up to an inn in the Adirondacks for a long weekend of skiing and cutting out paper Valentines until a murder occurs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Some fishermen plan to sell directly off their boats at Pier 45 and Pier 47, cutting out the middleman.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
But now research suggests normal coffee intake is better for those with AF as opposed to cutting out the drink altogether.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting out
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The film tells the story of Zeba, who is newly married to man-child Sajawal after having three suitors who ended up dying.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The donor chose medical aid in dying (called PRAM in Spain), and offered her organs — and, in a world’s first, her face — for donation before dying, according to a release from the hospital.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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France passes budget after failed no-confidence votes France passed an annual budget, ending a long-running debacle that felled prime ministers, amplified support for the far right, and raised doubts over the country’s long-term finances.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Newsome played for Harbaugh’s brother, Jim, at Michigan and then joined the Wolverines as a student assistant in 2018 after suffering a career-ending injury.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The machine was deliberately modified for the task, departing from its standard factory setup.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trevor Noah is departing after six years, and Winston is uncertain about the path forward.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
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Many utilities across the country have spent the last several years slowly retiring their oldest and dirtiest coal facilities, and replacing that energy with a mix of newer, low-cost options including gas plants and renewables.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ciena is replacing human resources software company Dayforce, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in a statement on Wednesday.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Norway suffered a second blow this week as racer Fredrik Moeller was taken to the hospital after crashing in the men’s first downhill training run today.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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The center was the first acquisition of the 2021 roster rebuild for Artūras Karnišovas, who took a major swing to craft a roster that climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference before crashing out of a first-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2022 playoffs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the day wears on, the interview subjects recall their WhatsApp groups lighting up, until more people from the surrounding buildings add to the sea of residents stopping the van from taking off.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Teams will fill the rocket’s tank with more than 700,000 gallons of super-cold fuel, stopping a half-minute short of when the engines would light.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Drivers should slow down and use caution when exiting highways, as ramp conditions may vary.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Christian Vesper is exiting his role as Fremantle‘s CEO of Global Drama and Film.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The superseding indictment adds four counts of acts of terrorism while armed, two counts each of first-degree murder and assault with intent to kill.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Online federal court records did not appear to show a new plea or appearance in connection with the superseding indictment Wednesday.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Cutting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20out. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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