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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
Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In addition to uncertain leadership, the BLS is one of many federal agencies that have been subjected to funding and workforce cuts under the Trump administration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Hurtado was out for a jog when the dogs bit her arms and legs, ripping off her flesh and leaving large cuts, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The clubs were only half-listening, though, and having cut the top division from 22 teams to 20, decided to stop there.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
In addition to uncertain leadership, the BLS is one of many federal agencies that have been subjected to funding and workforce cuts under the Trump administration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Uncle Sam will get a 15% cut from Nvidia's and AMD's China sales.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Hurtado was out for a jog when the dogs bit her arms and legs, ripping off her flesh and leaving large cuts, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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One of the attackers then proceeded to slit Forde’s throat using a 12-inch dagger as two other assailants stabbed him in the stomach in front of onlookers.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Before he was detained, police say, Cooksey threatened to slit an officer's throat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2025
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First things first, players can skip the promo code.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The two-time Pro Bowler skipped the first four days of camp, which resulted in a six-figure fine.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Specifically, the complaint alleges that young TikTok users, those ages 13 to 17, may isolate themselves from their peers while on the app, or compare themselves too much to others, which may lead to self-confidence issues.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sources told the outlet the incident was not isolated and occurred earlier in the year.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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Bypassing the extensive zoning and civil engineering foundational work required for new structures can shave off months, if not years, from the overall project timeline.—
Dr. Dick Bridy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is no law against eating, reading, adjusting the radio or shaving your body while driving.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In addition, members enjoy that regular maintenance like mowing the grass, snow removal, or even changing light bulbs is taken care of for them.—
Steve Jahnke,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
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Tomorrow, a household robot might be mowing your lawn, folding your laundry and troubleshooting your home’s electrical systems.—
Erik Jost,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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To the transcendental artist these conventional interpretations of reality are emotional and rational constructs devised by man to dilute or explain away the transcendental.—
Roy Scranton
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
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As brands attempt to expand campaigns across multiple publishers, consistency becomes harder to maintain, and operational inefficiencies start to dilute performance.—
Harshit Jain,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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With more than 1 million people on the podcast’s YouTube channel, the conversation veered between Swift’s discussion of her new album, her journey to becoming a football fan and a closer look inside her relationship with Kelce.—
H. Vanbiber,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Every now and then the bright lights of gas stations and truck stops veered into view, signaling food, rest, a break from the grey monotony of the highway.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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As a lifelong football fan and an 17-year spirits veteran, two of my favorite pastimes naturally intersect every NFL season.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Her path intersects with the police officer Amadeu, who is investigating Janalice’s disappearance.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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