horned in

verb

past tense of horn in
as in cut in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horned in
  1. cut in
  2. put in
  3. interrupted
  4. chipped in
Verb
  • However, there are some experts that see the cut in military drills as a positive gesture, suggesting that if the joint exercises are escalating tensions, then reducing them should lessen the chance of a conflict.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Michigan, with the highest caseload, successfully fought grant cuts in court.
    — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cut in
Verb
  • The deal was put in place last September, earlier in the window.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • He was also ordered to comply with any safety plan put in place by the state Department of Children and Families, records show.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of put in
Verb
  • This has been 10 years in the making, interrupted by the pandemic, among other things.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Just then, another noise from the corn patch interrupted Van Lith’s second thoughts.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of interrupted
Verb
  • Bruno Guimaraes was Newcastle’s heartbeat and captain, Kieran Trippier set standards, Anthony Gordon led Howe’s press and chipped in with goals, and, at his best, Sandro Tonali was a midfield scanner supreme.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Marcus Caldeira flicked a header from about 35 yards out to Pereyra, who chipped in a first-touch finish from a couple steps inside the penalty box.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chipped in
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