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
CNBC, 19 May 2025
Final Destination Bloodlines has its work cut out for it next weekend, which sees the premieres of both Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch.
—EW.com, 18 May 2025
The zoning change approval process has also been amended for some projects, Sullivan said, to cut out the zoning board of appeals.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Angara’s high-quality jewelry inventory is more accessible and more affordable, thanks to the brand cutting out the middleman.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2025
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Verb
Sell 1 June 27 84 put ($1.49 premium) Make no mistake, Target has its work cut out.
—CNBC, 19 May 2025
Final Destination Bloodlines has its work cut out for it next weekend, which sees the premieres of both Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch.
—EW.com, 18 May 2025
The zoning change approval process has also been amended for some projects, Sullivan said, to cut out the zoning board of appeals.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Angara’s high-quality jewelry inventory is more accessible and more affordable, thanks to the brand cutting out the middleman.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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About 200 of those died in crashes that occurred on Chicago expressways, records show.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The younger Irsay, who died last week at the age of 65, turned out to be the near opposite of his father.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The chase reportedly ended when Buckley wrecked near the intersection of Watts and McAlister streets, an area of mostly forest about 1 1/2 miles southeast of where Buckley was first stopped.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The former analyst ends up becoming a critical new addition to the gang in their mission to stop the Entity from destroying the world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Fischer explained that she's heard a narrative that the show declined in quality about halfway through its run, which lasted from 2005 until 2013, and that the sitcom struggled once series lead Steve Carell exited during season 7.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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Four other transfer quarterbacks also exited with years to spare.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen is exiting the band, but the '70s rockers found a familiar face to replace him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Stress, when left unmanaged, causes even capable professionals to respond impulsively, misinterpret feedback, or withdraw from collaboration, undermining their credibility and advancement opportunities.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Cruise, who is a pilot capable of flying everything from planes to helicopters, was thrilled by the idea.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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As well as failing to clinch the league title, Inter lost to bitter rival AC Milan in January’s Italian Super Cup and again to Milan in April’s Italian Cup semifinals.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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However, the president fumed at foreign leaders on Friday for failing to uphold their end of the deal.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Verb
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When that shows '0,' this restaurant needs to cease operations.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Starting June 1, the forecast office in Fairbanks, Alaska, also will cease overnight staffing; Pendleton, Oregon, also is on the list provided by Fahy, but a date has not been set.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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