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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
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as in to skip
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in to isolate
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snobbish lady cut anyone who didn't meet her standards of wealth and social standing
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
when you cut the pad, make it a little smaller than the carpet
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as in to dilute
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the fruit juice was so cut with water that it was barely a fruit-flavored drink
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as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
whichever way you cut it, we won't be seeing any profits from the business for at least three years
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
received my cut of the profits from the garage sale
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as in haircut
a style or arrangement of hair
she decided she needed a new cut after wearing her hair the same way for years
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
completely ignoring her was the unkindest cut of all
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as in reduced
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Recent Examples of cut
Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
At my company, reducing commutes and office energy use has significantly cut our environmental impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Although Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues might be willing to overlook a one-time hit to prices, tariffs could force the US central bank to further delay interest rate cuts.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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Though Trump promised to bring down interest rates on the campaign trail, the president does not directly impact monetary policy, and the Fed many not cut interest rates again for a few months.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
At my company, reducing commutes and office energy use has significantly cut our environmental impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
Details about which songs will make the final cut are unknown.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Although Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues might be willing to overlook a one-time hit to prices, tariffs could force the US central bank to further delay interest rate cuts.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Cut deep slits all over roast for garlic cloves using the tip of a paring knife; insert cloves deep into roast.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Its striking foliage has holes and slits in it, sort of like slices of Swiss cheese does, hence the plant’s nickname.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, Brand says that skipping brekkie may not be the healthiest choice for most people.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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To enter the world of multimedia artist Charles Atlas feels a bit like this: skipping across multiple dimensions, adapting to the rush by taking on a new form.—
Beatrice Loayza,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Unlike traditional weightlifting, which often isolates specific muscle groups, functional fitness workouts engage multiple muscles simultaneously, promoting better body mechanics and reducing the risk of injury.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Over the last few weeks, flu and other illnesses have forced schools across the country to temporarily close in an effort to isolate cases, curb the spread, maintain staffing levels and deep clean classrooms.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Nearly $2 billion in upgrades would only shave off 10 minutes from the 5.5-hour journey, according to the study. $24 billion in upgrades would trim 35 minutes.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Brie Larson shaved her head for a West End play, Machine Gun Kelly is rocking a man bun, and Lisa Rinna went full blunt-bang chic.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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In the fight, Makhachev easily mowed Moicano down, finishing him with a D’arce Choke with 55 seconds remaining in the opening round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Between 5 and 30 feet (9 meters), grasses should be mowed short, and the tree canopy should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the structure.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Take the tablet straight to the furniture for scrubbing, or dilute it with water for a gentler cleanse.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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That’s not a bad thing: Even 12 years after its release, Elf remains a pretty stellar all-ages comedy that doesn’t dilute Ferrell’s manic mayhem but rather boils it down to its most accessible and lovable.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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Even with the acknowledgements of those Dead members missing from the stage, any solemnity was short-lived, and the tone veered more toward presenter Woody Harrelson’s introductory speech for the band’s kudos.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Those possibilities, though, appear severely threatened after old tweets of Gascón’s led her to issue an apology Thursday — the latest setback in an Oscar campaign that’s veering close to becoming a train wreck.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The truth of a family is in how the complexities of everybody can intersect at these friction points.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Notwithstanding its many airspace restrictions, Washington, D.C., and its environs have plenty of sky that does not intersect with the approach to DCA.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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