1
as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine abruptly cut out
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2
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!
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3
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after a few minutes of their brainless conversation I was ready to cut out
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as in capable
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Recent Examples of cut out
Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Bonus tip: cut out the bottom of the pumpkin, not the top.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
If holiday spending is a measure of how confident, festive and celebratory consumers feel, then retailers have their work cut out to match or exceed results from last year.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Josh Brolin had his work cut out for him in the upcoming Knives Out sequel.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The ruling by the conservative-majority court, whose nine seats include three filled with Trump appointees, forced Smith to cut out a slew of details from his initial indictment.
—Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Bonus tip: cut out the bottom of the pumpkin, not the top.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
If holiday spending is a measure of how confident, festive and celebratory consumers feel, then retailers have their work cut out to match or exceed results from last year.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Josh Brolin had his work cut out for him in the upcoming Knives Out sequel.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Suddenly, Stephen is a father again, tearfully clutching a crying boy, the one his son died to save.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Broad Fire burned around 33 acres, but its forward progress was stopped and firefighters were mopping up late Wednesday afternoon, Malibu’s city government said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Since Mariah couldn't make her Cincinnati stop, fans brought the show to her.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Biden’s refusal to exit the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous initial debate performance in June kicked off a whirlwind season that gave rise to Harris.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Redstone will exit the Paramount board after Skydance and RedBird Capital Partners complete the two-part transaction to acquire Redstone’s National Amusements Inc. and then merge Skydance and Paramount, Variety confirmed.Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Seahawks’ linebacker corps has undergone a radical, in-season makeover, with last month’s trade for Ernest Brown IV and Tuesday’s release of leading tackler Tyrel Dodson, who’ll be replaced by rookie Tyrice Knight.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details a new line of credit from Cathay Bank for $15 million, replacing a previous line from Midfirst Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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People who are elderly, sick, or disabled may not be capable of flight.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The algorithm failed to de-age the neck on some subjects.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Taylor, in Bonneville County, has failed to provide any records to that committee for at least eight years.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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People also could order food online to pick up at different locations with the Order Ahead program, but that service will cease when the Feed Rogers building opens and people can shop for their own food again.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But as Trump’s presidency went on and his comments and actions didn’t cease to shock, Weymar and her Tiny Pricks community remained as emboldened as ever to bear witness to and record the political climate through craft.Gabby Shacknai, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dobbins then spied an open backfield after Austin Ekeler departed the Chargers to sign with the Washington Commanders as a free agent.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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The pair take over roles originally announced as being played by Lewis Pullman and Ariana DeBose, who have departed the project due to scheduling conflicts.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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