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
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Gonzalez confirmed on Monday that the violence came after the victim — identified only as the suspects’ 36-year-old mother — cut off internet access to their home, seemingly sending her three daughters into a rage.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
Abby Levene, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2025
To qualify, eligible individuals must file their 2021 tax return before the cutoff date, Forbes reported Monday, March 17.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
What To Know After Trump threatened to cut off U.S. support for Ukraine and criticized Europe for its military reliance on Washington, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen devised a plan to reinforce the EU's defense capabilities.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Gonzalez confirmed on Monday that the violence came after the victim — identified only as the suspects’ 36-year-old mother — cut off internet access to their home, seemingly sending her three daughters into a rage.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
This means that there was just a 25 percent loop-one finish rate within the cutoff this year.
—Abby Levene, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2025
To qualify, eligible individuals must file their 2021 tax return before the cutoff date, Forbes reported Monday, March 17.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut off
Verb
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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The sleeping space is separated from the living room and kitchen by an arched wall, making this a good option for couples who don’t fear an open plan.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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That said, a couple key differences in the eras: Goalies' gear covers more of the goal today Only a few years separate Ovechkin and Gretzky, but like any other sport, hockey equipment evolved during these four-plus decades.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The crucial question, though, is whether this creeping ceasefire is the start of a real peace process that may develop into an actual cessation of hostilities and even a lasting peace in Ukraine.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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Its cessation would cause an immediate breakdown in command and control across Ukrainian frontlines, which would be militarily disastrous.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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If Jun-no can’t turn things around quickly the company may cease to exist.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Realizing she was isolated and possibly overwhelmed, the project trapped the bird and brought her home to Louisiana.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Seniors who are struggling with their health or are isolated after friends pass or move away can find assistance at either center by signing up with PACE, Jurgensen said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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So the ending of the record is getting up onto the top of the moors and screaming at the sky—and off and into the clouds, and then we’re gone.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2025
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Season 3 left off in a dire place — in a shocking twist ending, Ava betrayed Deborah after the comedian had stabbed her in the back by naming someone else as the head writer of her new late-night show.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here, then, there are no fierce battles that end within a matter of minutes, and no miles-long journeys glossed over by a convenient dissolve.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rain chances are expected to end by late Sunday afternoon and evening.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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In today’s interconnected world, a virus emerging in one corner of the globe can bring entire economies to a halt and overwhelm healthcare systems thousands of miles away.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Community backlash forced revisions to the flawed plan and brought the zoning rewrite to a halt.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Cut off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20off. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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