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
According to the Wall Street Journal, the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House.
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Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
13 June 2026
It’s told from the perspective of a man who, ten years after cutting off his parents, reflects on their lives and on his upbringing.
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Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
The White House has doubled down on battles with Harvard and UCLA after federal judges blocked the administration from cutting off research funding from the campuses.
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ABC News,
4 June 2026
This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Curtis recommends cutting off any browning leaves at the base with a sharp, clean pair of secateurs.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
The Tribune recently reported Ige also voluntarily returned tens of millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 grants, cutting off funding for disease surveillance and racial equity programming.
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A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Mow the grass regularly, cutting off just an inch or so of grass to create clippings that will break down quickly in your compost bin.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2026
Among the opening acts of World War I, Britain severed Germany’s key telegraph cables, cutting off its communications with its forces.
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Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
13 June 2026
It’s told from the perspective of a man who, ten years after cutting off his parents, reflects on their lives and on his upbringing.
—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
The White House has doubled down on battles with Harvard and UCLA after federal judges blocked the administration from cutting off research funding from the campuses.
—
ABC News,
4 June 2026
This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Curtis recommends cutting off any browning leaves at the base with a sharp, clean pair of secateurs.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
The Tribune recently reported Ige also voluntarily returned tens of millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 grants, cutting off funding for disease surveillance and racial equity programming.
—
A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Mow the grass regularly, cutting off just an inch or so of grass to create clippings that will break down quickly in your compost bin.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2026
Among the opening acts of World War I, Britain severed Germany’s key telegraph cables, cutting off its communications with its forces.
—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting off
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And a whistle was called for offside, ending the counterattack.
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But that era is ending because memory is becoming the bottleneck.
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The division of labor, as Han describes it, was less about separating tasks than about bringing complementary instincts to bear on the same material.
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Repair typically requires removing the seat and separating the upholstery to access the element.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Both sisters agreed that sharing the experience was a blessing, because pregnancy can sometimes be very isolating.
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Her direction here wisely emphasizes the actors, and possibly overdoes it with the mirrors — lotta symbolically reflective surfaces and isolating frames within frames — but there’s never the sensation that the person behind the camera is winging it.
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Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.
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While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.
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On Friday, Russian authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency after halting all fuel sales to civilians in response to Ukrainian attacks earlier in the week.
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It was also reworded to clarify Apollo is not halting all redemption requests.
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Smart power strips can help reduce energy waste by automatically shutting off devices not in use.
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Tehran cemented its grip on the Strait of Hormuz; a few more tankers managed to pass through in the last few days, albeit only by either negotiating in advance with Iran, or by shutting off their transponders and racing through.
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Now, though, some branches are breaking off.
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In November 1987, after breaking off her engagement with Estevez, Moore married Bruce in Las Vegas.
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“Cutting off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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