cut in

Definition of cut innext
as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

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Recent Examples of cut in Bayern's defense was at fault for Freiburg's opening goal, giving Johan Manzambi plenty of space to cut in from the left flank and line up a powerful shot past Manuel Neuer. ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026 The Republican tax cuts in the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act are mainly responsible for the bump, worth about $350 on average so far. Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 Caterpillars can be cut in half with your pruners, and the small ones are easy to squish. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 In addition, the county would experience reductions in health care services provided to its residents due to cuts in federal funding. Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • Football leagues worldwise were interrupted because of World War I, but the game was still played by citizens, troops and even prisoners of war.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • How long will Trump's speech interrupt the 'Survivor 50' episode tonight?
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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