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as in slits
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 skips
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in rejects
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 shaves
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 dilutes
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 veers
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in intersects
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in analyzes
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 stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
one of the new recruits is a cut above the rest in intelligence
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as in portions
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 haircuts
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 insults
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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Recent Examples of cuts
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The vote, on a proposal that requires a driver’s license or comparable ID to cast a ballot in federal elections, represents the latest attempt by Republicans to divide Democrats on a subject that cuts decidedly in their favor.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Editor Danielius Kokanauskis cuts these sequences with Swiss-clock precision, mirroring the cruel precision of Soviet bureaucracy.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Lowering the temperature drastically cuts energy use and production costs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
This trail stuns in either direction, but beginning at Clark Forks cuts elevation gain by nearly 2,000 feet.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Homelessness is a subject that cuts to the core of Mamdani’s vision of a New York where safety and inclusivity are not in conflict, where the quality of life in the city is improved and not diminished by one’s proximity to fellow New Yorkers.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The video then cuts to that very real ship, manned by the seven members of BTS — RM, Jin, Suga, J-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — sporting sailor friendly fits.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
After Congress rejected those cuts earlier this year, the White House slowed the release of NIH grant money, hindering ongoing and future scientific research.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
It was expected that the union would have to make some cuts to the benefit plan as part of a deal to rein in spiraling health costs, but no provisions were immediately released.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite last year’s dive in average monthly payroll gains, the jobless rate has barely moved and remains at historically low levels, leading the Fed to proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
As part of those investigations, the Justice Department demanded the medical schools submit students’ personal and academic data by April 24 or face possible federal funding cuts.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Some of the cuts drew significant opposition.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Think of such long-term program guys as Jamari McDowell and Elmarko Jackson, both of whom will likely take pay cuts/get recruited over.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the core allegation cuts deeper than fees.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The vote, on a proposal that requires a driver’s license or comparable ID to cast a ballot in federal elections, represents the latest attempt by Republicans to divide Democrats on a subject that cuts decidedly in their favor.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Editor Danielius Kokanauskis cuts these sequences with Swiss-clock precision, mirroring the cruel precision of Soviet bureaucracy.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Lowering the temperature drastically cuts energy use and production costs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
This trail stuns in either direction, but beginning at Clark Forks cuts elevation gain by nearly 2,000 feet.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Homelessness is a subject that cuts to the core of Mamdani’s vision of a New York where safety and inclusivity are not in conflict, where the quality of life in the city is improved and not diminished by one’s proximity to fellow New Yorkers.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The video then cuts to that very real ship, manned by the seven members of BTS — RM, Jin, Suga, J-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — sporting sailor friendly fits.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
But there is some risk the city will need to increase its general fund contribution in the new fiscal year because there are expected to be cuts to state funding.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
After Congress rejected those cuts earlier this year, the White House slowed the release of NIH grant money, hindering ongoing and future scientific research.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
It was expected that the union would have to make some cuts to the benefit plan as part of a deal to rein in spiraling health costs, but no provisions were immediately released.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite last year’s dive in average monthly payroll gains, the jobless rate has barely moved and remains at historically low levels, leading the Fed to proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
As part of those investigations, the Justice Department demanded the medical schools submit students’ personal and academic data by April 24 or face possible federal funding cuts.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Some of the cuts drew significant opposition.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Think of such long-term program guys as Jamari McDowell and Elmarko Jackson, both of whom will likely take pay cuts/get recruited over.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts
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The show starts with Lauren and Heidi enrolling at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Heidi skips class on her first day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jenner regularly skips red carpets, quietly attending award show in support of her man.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Olsson rejects The Athletic’s offer to take cover inside the coffee shop.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the council rejects the one-year contract — which would cost $150,000 and provide 50 cameras at a maximum of 20 intersections — Johnston’s administration has said the program will shut down.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps this shaves off sharp edges around any conversation.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those who are approved will receive a total of 18 free lawn mows from April through October, a set number each month, with no further scheduling or calls needed, according to an email from the city.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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With its 5Ah battery, the Goat mows over 5,000 square feet per charge and gets back to work after just 45 minutes of charging.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But as the Universe keeps on expanding, the spatial curvature still dilutes, the same way that a small Pringles chip has a greater amount of curvature than a large horse’s saddle.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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No measurable impact on marine life or the local environment was detected, as the radioactive material dilutes rapidly in seawater.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is where Dorit veers wrong a bit.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The video, seemingly recorded by a witness from their home window, also shows Ritchson attempting to pick up his motorcycle, which then veers onto the grassy patch by the sidewalk while his two sons, also on motorbikes, watch the confrontation play out.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Still, advocacy groups argue that the visibility of the movement—and the expansion of its target list—may have longer‑term reputational effects, particularly as consumer activism increasingly intersects with debates over wages, corporate concentration, and media influence.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The block intersects Central Avenue in east Charlotte, maps show.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the decade-long decline in violent crime isn’t unique to either city, said Zubin Jelveh, an assistant professor at the University of Maryland who analyzes crime data.—
Stella Canino-Quinones,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Cuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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