1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the majority party cut off debate and forced a vote on the bill
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2
as in to separate
to set or keep apart from others
the dog cut off the one sheep that had to be sheared
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
with a cutoff for funding the war, military operations soon ground to a halt
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Recent Examples of cut off
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Because these metals are crucial for the production of military drones, electric vehicles and even medicines, China's decision to respond to tariffs by cutting off U.S. access to the minerals left senior administration officials scrambling to contain the economic fallout.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 May 2025
However, defining the generations isn't an exact science, and there is some debate about when the cutoff occurs for each one.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Daily, cut off a small piece at the bottom of the stem, always at an angle, and change the water to extend your sunflower’s vase life.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Because these metals are crucial for the production of military drones, electric vehicles and even medicines, China's decision to respond to tariffs by cutting off U.S. access to the minerals left senior administration officials scrambling to contain the economic fallout.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Noun
Beyoncé, an ambassador for the brand, was photographed in pieces like this braided vest, bootcut jeans, and popular 501 cutoffs — all included in the sale.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 23 May 2025
However, defining the generations isn't an exact science, and there is some debate about when the cutoff occurs for each one.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut off
Verb
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This move did not stop at regulation but was backed by public education campaigns and investment in local businesses producing biodegradable alternatives.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Venice is made up of 118 islands separated by canals and connected by more than 400 bridges.—
Shayla Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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The twin prime conjecture states that there are infinitely many twin primes—prime numbers that are separated by a value of two.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Trump signed an order May 2 directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease funding NPR and PBS.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to correct the issue with the manufacturer.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Crews isolated hotspots and began mop-up operations, while additional resources arrived to relieve initial attack personnel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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By design, being caught up in the flood of horrible news can feel incredibly isolating, and protests are one way to combat that.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Move over, infamously maligned ending of 2018’s The Predator — there’s a new cliffhanger in town.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Verb
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However, just one year into this deal, the Giants decided to waive Jones and end the experiment with him under center.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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“Cut off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20off. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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