cut out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of cut outnext
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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4
as in to replace
to take the place of this ambitious new friend of hers seems to be cutting out people that she's known for years

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cut out

2 of 2

adjective

as in capable

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Recent Examples of cut out
Verb
Another key moment is Cristina getting cut out of her wedding dress after Burke (Isaiah Washington) leaves her at the alter in the season 3 finale. — Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Not everyone is cut out for a vocal, front-facing leadership role, though. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025 After letting not one but two spies infiltrate his house, he’s understandably been cut out of the loop. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025 And he’s got his work cut out for him, because Swift is reportedly dealing with not one but two major personal crises simultaneously. — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
  1. die
  2. stop
  3. exit
  4. replace
  5. capable
  6. fail
  7. cease
  8. depart
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  • The saxophonist in his band also died, according to manager Enrique Paulino.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Iconoclastic critic, art historian, and photographer Max Kozloff, who served as Artforum’s executive editor in the 1970s before turning to his own artistic practice, died on April 6.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of die
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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
  • 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
Definition of stop
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  • While stocks may continue their short-term celebration, the long-term sustainability of this rally is being undermined by something few are talking about: a major foreign holder of U.S. debt may be exiting the market in protest.
    — Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Wong remained in the game to finish the inning but soon exited.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of exit
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  • Jones, 46, whose father, Emil Jones Jr., led the state Senate for years before orchestrating to have his son replace him in 2009, is charged with bribery, use of an interstate facility to solicit bribery and lying to federal agents.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Three years later, board members sought to replace him.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of replace
Adjective
  • The Houthis have surface-to-air missiles — such as the Iranian missile known as the 358 — capable of downing aircraft.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Her trust in the public’s intelligence—her belief that people are capable of engaging with complexity—is rare and deeply meaningful.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of capable
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  • Most failed to hit their targets and crashed into the ocean.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Senate Bill 376 by Sen. Alan Clark, R-Lonsdale, failed to clear the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee in a voice vote with audible dissent.
    — Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of fail
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  • The cuts do not necessarily mean a program will cease to operate.
    — Melody Schreiber, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Department of Government Efficiency may not last much longer, but that doesn’t mean fraud and waste will cease.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of cease
Verb
  • Fields and Wilson departed this offseason, while backup Skylar Thompson was signed and Rudolph returned, possibly starting if the Steelers don't sign Rodgers and make a big trade.
    — Ryan Deto, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
  • With Evans departing, Villanova calling and a chance to choose what will probably be the last major job of his career, Willard opted for what must have felt like the safer long-term bet.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
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