CUTTING IT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting it

phrase

present participle of cut it

as in making it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment He couldn't cut it as an actor, so went into journalism instead.

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Recent Examples of cutting it How to Mince an Onion Mincing an onion is cutting it into very small pieces. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Making every other drink a lower-cost nonalcoholic option can make a night out meaningfully cheaper without cutting it short. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 While a dry manicure is often confused with a Russian manicure, The Shade’s approach is rooted in the long-term sustainability of the nail, maintaining the nail bed and exfoliating the skin around the nail rather than aggressively cutting it back. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Chronically cutting it short has consequences for cognition, mood, metabolism and long-term health. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Murakami's lofted his team-leading 26th homer off the left-field foul pole off Williams with one out in the sixth, cutting it to 2-1. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The night hadn’t started with any intention of cutting it close. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 When taking cuttings for propagation, Gifford recommends selecting a healthy, non-flowering stem and cutting it just below a node. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 According to Levine, no attempt should be made to remove the venom yourself, whether by sucking on the wound or cutting it. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting it

Phrase

The Patriots’ drive was kept alive by a fourth-down penalty by the Seahawks — making it the second time tonight a Seattle penalty has led to a New England score.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
But the chance of the act making it into the Senate’s Farm Bill, and thus the finalized bill, appear slim.

— Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of making it

Phrase

Princess Cruises® sails to 330 of the world’s most beguiling destinations, and getting there is part of the pleasure.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
But Ineffable is committed to getting there using reinforcement learning, the AI training technique with which Silver is closely associated.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting there

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Tod’s is getting ahead of the game, launching Digital Product Passports on its website with the help of Renoon, which is specializing in helping companies meet upcoming regulatory requirements.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Here's what scientists currently know so far, and where the hype may be getting ahead of the evidence.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting ahead

Phrase

The American was making good decisions and still lost the first set.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Giamatti makes Jerry ferocious but not monstruous, a man who certainly likes barking orders at various underlings but loves making good theater even more.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026