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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3
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
Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The White House negotiators will have their work cut out for themselves.
—Ryan Nobles, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
What To Know Playboy has migrated from adult magazines and clubs to a lucrative clothing brand, and the company is trying to cut out counterfeiters while aiming its clothing brand at younger consumers.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The rapper and actor wore a large black headpiece created in the shape of a multiple-story castle, with a hole cut out in the middle for his face.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Our community cannot urge us, for example, to focus on one type of affordable housing over another because the public and City Council are cut out.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The White House negotiators will have their work cut out for themselves.
—Ryan Nobles, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
What To Know Playboy has migrated from adult magazines and clubs to a lucrative clothing brand, and the company is trying to cut out counterfeiters while aiming its clothing brand at younger consumers.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The rapper and actor wore a large black headpiece created in the shape of a multiple-story castle, with a hole cut out in the middle for his face.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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French died Friday in Los Angeles of complications from Alzheimer’s, his wife of 34 years, longtime Days of Our Lives actress Eileen Barnett, told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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But Butler’s debut signified the Warriors’ most hopeful moment in months, an introduction of a superstar who seems to blend well into their system, helps solve their biggest weaknesses and accentuates Curry, who has been dying for a co-star for a few seasons.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Outside of suicide, the only way for a terminally ill person in Ohio to hasten their own death is to refuse life-prolonging treatments or to stop eating and drinking.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Retirees who stop working at Full Retirement Age—currently 67—can receive a maximum monthly benefit of $4,018.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For example, Geico exited its Premier Partner status after the 2024 season.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Companies such as Gojek, Carousell and Grab were among the first to provide strong opportunities for investors to exit, or a way to sell their stake for a profit.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The biggest question is at the back of the bullpen, where the Toreros must replace veteran Conner Thurman (4-0, 1.40 ERA, 5 SV).—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Promising rookie Matt Shaw figures to get the first shot this spring at third base to replace Isaac Paredes, who couldn’t hit after replacing Christopher Morel, who couldn’t field.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For the recovery to proceed sustainably, the government must be seen as legitimate and capable of managing reconstruction.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Noteworthy amenities featured in Sammons’s images include an infinity pool that trails indoors and an opulent garage capable of housing several luxury vehicles.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At best, presidents picked up-and-coming party devotees like Elaine Chao, a shameless pro-boss hack, or Tom Perez, a nice guy for sure, who failed to deliver any significant gains for blue-collar America.—
John Samuelsen,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The effort to begin a partition with the Gaza Strip has failed colossally.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The return-to-work ordinance would require city executives to determine timelines to cease remote-work options for their employees.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday night, precipitation is expected to be both rain and snow but become all rain after 1 a.m. Snow is expected to cease heading into Thursday with rain instead predicted before 1 p.m.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2025
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The plane had departed Unalakleet at 2:37 p.m., Bering Air Director of Operations, David Olson, said, per local outlet KTUU.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Bering Air flight departed from Unalakleet, a community of about 690 people in western Alaska, around 2:40 p.m. local time on Thursday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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