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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
Zack Pierce, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The storm cut nearby Miccosukee tribal members off from the rest of the world for two days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
In terms of what could be coming down the pike, Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ latest job cut announcement tracker showed 62,075 layoffs announced in July, up 29% from June.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At the 400-meter split, the challengers cut two-tenths of a second off Ledecky’s lead to pull within 0.18.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The storm cut nearby Miccosukee tribal members off from the rest of the world for two days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Economists have also cited cuts to federal government jobs and a more restrictive immigration policy, but warned that the uncertainty of tariffs would make companies reluctant to bulk up staff until the dust settles.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
In terms of what could be coming down the pike, Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ latest job cut announcement tracker showed 62,075 layoffs announced in July, up 29% from June.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Verb
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Cruz had stabbed himself in the chest and was trying to slit his own wrists when police arrived at the scene and took him to a local hospital.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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When Ogle was arrested in his wife's brutal killing hours after being treated for slitting his left wrist, many former students were struck by the violent reality.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Avoid skipping trims: Cut your hair to retain your growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The church's chef, Odeh, gave a small speech, telling students this community is an act of defiance in itself for all those who want to separate and isolate the others.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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They can be used to enforce least privilege, restrict destructive actions, and isolate misconfigured services—all without requiring code changes.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For trial, Black suggested that Alvarez shave his mustache to detract from the officer’s rough-guy image.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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July 9 was the first of three days in which a millisecond or more could be shaved off the clock on account of how the moon's position relative to Earth is influencing our planet's rotation.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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That means mowing at the correct height for your species of grass, and fertilizing and irrigating properly. Consider the use of biological pesticides.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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The city may also send a contractor to mow the grass, which the property owner must pay for.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Fill the glass with ice, and repeat with the other glass. 3: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, stir together the Earl Grey simple syrup, lime juice and smoked paprika until thoroughly chilled and diluted, about 15 seconds.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Such critics are concerned that our approach might dilute the sense of urgency necessary and undermine public messaging.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
Verb
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But as strange days have hit the worlds of news and couture, her subject matter has veered away from runway struts and toward the legal drama unfolding in federal and criminal courts.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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On July 9, Ramona resident Jay Michael Tharani, 35, died shortly after his 2019 Lexus ES 300h going south on the highway veered directly into the path of a 2000 Ford Excursion heading north on SR-67 near Brantner Lane in Ramona, according to the CHP and San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Pulp Fiction, about two hitmen — portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta — and how their exploits intersect with the lives of a cast of characters existing in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, also stars Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Christopher Walken and Harvey Keitel.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 July 2025
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The public scrutiny and Astronomer's swift response reflects increasing demand for accountability among top executives, particularly when personal conduct intersects with workplace dynamics.—
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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