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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
Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
At my company, reducing commutes and office energy use has significantly cut our environmental impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Although Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues might be willing to overlook a one-time hit to prices, tariffs could force the US central bank to further delay interest rate cuts.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Though Trump promised to bring down interest rates on the campaign trail, the president does not directly impact monetary policy, and the Fed many not cut interest rates again for a few months.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
At my company, reducing commutes and office energy use has significantly cut our environmental impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
Details about which songs will make the final cut are unknown.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Although Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues might be willing to overlook a one-time hit to prices, tariffs could force the US central bank to further delay interest rate cuts.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Cut deep slits all over roast for garlic cloves using the tip of a paring knife; insert cloves deep into roast.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Its striking foliage has holes and slits in it, sort of like slices of Swiss cheese does, hence the plant’s nickname.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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To enter the world of multimedia artist Charles Atlas feels a bit like this: skipping across multiple dimensions, adapting to the rush by taking on a new form.—
Beatrice Loayza,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, Brand says that skipping brekkie may not be the healthiest choice for most people.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Egypt has already rejected money from Gulf States to help solve the Gaza refugee crisis and to isolate Hamas.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The top lighting and the white palette follow through to isolate the actors, visually.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Nearly $2 billion in upgrades would only shave off 10 minutes from the 5.5-hour journey, according to the study. $24 billion in upgrades would trim 35 minutes.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Freeman underwent surgery on Nov. 30 to remove the chip and shave down the spurs.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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Atwater and his son were the last caretakers of the lot, mowing the grass and making sure the property taxes were paid.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Duffie said the commission wants to encourage residents within Porter to develop their own gardens, which would mean less grass to mow and the lower use of fertilizers and pesticides.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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There will always be the influencers and celebrities, dressed head-to-toe by brands, somewhat diluting the street-style impact, but this season the main takeaway was wearable, relatable clothes.—
Alex Badia,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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Or, dilute the liquid with water at a 1:100 ratio (2½ tablespoons of bokashi tea per 1 gallon of water) to make a liquid organic plant fertilizer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even with the acknowledgements of those Dead members missing from the stage, any solemnity was short-lived, and the tone veered more toward presenter Woody Harrelson’s introductory speech for the band’s kudos.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Those possibilities, though, appear severely threatened after old tweets of Gascón’s led her to issue an apology Thursday — the latest setback in an Oscar campaign that’s veering close to becoming a train wreck.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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In that case, the sphere of the LSS never intersects the much larger box of the universe.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rogan’s stance on cannabis legalization has intersected with political discourse.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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