1
as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in to stop
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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as in to exit
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 capable
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Recent Examples of cut out
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Here's what to know about Dry January, plus some Milwaukee area events to participate in the challenge this year:
What is Dry January 2025?
Dry January challenges people to cut out wine, beer, spirits and all alcohol during the month of January.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
It's thought Viserys contracted an infection through a cut, and clearly, despite love for his family and optimism for the future, he wasn't cut out for the job.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Advocates of freedom and democracy have their work cut out for them.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those who are struggling and end up cutting out luxuries also end up cutting themselves off from a lot of self-expression and social activities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Here's what to know about Dry January, plus some Milwaukee area events to participate in the challenge this year:
What is Dry January 2025?
Dry January challenges people to cut out wine, beer, spirits and all alcohol during the month of January.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
It's thought Viserys contracted an infection through a cut, and clearly, despite love for his family and optimism for the future, he wasn't cut out for the job.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Advocates of freedom and democracy have their work cut out for them.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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Fullerton police said the two people who died are believed to have been inside the plane at the time of the crash.Alex Stone, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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In January 2013 — the family’s annus horribilis — Vittorio Missoni died in a plane crash off the Venezuelan coast.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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The tentative nature of the detection didn’t stop Liang Fu of MIT and Constantin Schrade of Louisiana State University from trying to explain it.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Then, the winning-ugly model stopped winning and the losses were ugly.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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Suggs exited the game to applause from the fans at Scotiabank Arena.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Flowers exited with a pronounced limp, had a brief stay in the blue medical tent and then retreated to the locker room with team doctors.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Images and videos from the scene showed block after block virtually wiped off the map, homes and businesses replaced by smoldering heaps of ash and rubble.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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This ownership group has overseen a culture of failure and chose to retain GM Ryan Poles this year, meaning the next coach’s boss may be replaced in the near future.Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The page says that the family did not believe the accused was capable of the act before the incident and says that the family suffered two losses that day.James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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If given more opportunity, the late-blooming 2018 fourth-round pick is capable of carving out a niche in the majors.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although Herbert’s stats have failed to reach the blistering pace of his first four seasons, the former No. 6 pick set a career-high in passer rating while throwing for 3,870 yards and 23 touchdowns.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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If all else fails, back up your essential data and perform a factory reset to wipe your phone clean.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Much to the lament of American enthusiasts, Mercedes ceased production of the E 63 S wagon last year, which has helped to keep values high.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Defibrillators can work when the heart’s rhythm is haywire, but not when the heart has ceased operations.Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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In this scenario, TikTok would die a slow death, as its technology degrades and its social fabric weakens with users departing for other platforms.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Melvin succeeded Hoda Kotb, who announced her plan to depart last year and had her last day on Friday.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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