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
This negative space French tip captures the nostalgia of cutting out paper hearts for your valentine.
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Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness and chill the dough slightly before cutting out with the round cutter of your choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness and chill the dough slightly before cutting out with the round cutter of your choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting out
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The least massive stars take an enormous amount of time to burn through their fuel, living as red dwarfs and dying as white dwarfs, before fading away to black after roughly a quadrillion years pass.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Closer proximity of cytotoxic T cells with dying brain tumor cells was associated with longer patient survival after treatment.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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For LeBron James, missing the game meant the Lakers’ All-Star became ineligible for NBA postseason awards, ending his streak of making the All-NBA team at 21 seasons.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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James then missed a 3-point attempt at the other end, ending the back-and-forth bid, and the Thunder closed out the win at the free-throw line.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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One glaring problem is found in Olde Town Arvada, where connecting from the light rail to departing bus service in a timely manner is impossible.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Under normal procedures, departing astronauts don't leave the space station until a few days after their replacements arrive.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The software company announced Monday that co-founder Aneel Bhusri, who served as either co-CEO or CEO from 2009 through 2024, will return to the role, replacing CEO Carl Eschenbach.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The question is whether UM is better served by having Thornton (the accomplished Boston College transfer) at safety and Fitzgerald (six interceptions as a freshman) in the nickel (replacing Keionte Scott) or vice versa.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny pretaped the segment inside the casita, faux-falling through the roof and quite literally crashing a family gathering before exiting to the remainder of the performance.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Bulls failed in their attempt to construct a team around veterans through free agency and trades, briefly showing flashes of promise in the 2021-22 season before crashing back to earth.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lily did exactly the right thing by stopping and asking first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian team hugged coach Scott Moir after exiting the ice, the legendary Olympian who holds three gold and two silver medals in ice dance for Canada.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here was RussField exiting a black limo at the Ambassador Hotel, in a gown and tux, photographers clamoring for a shot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2026.
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