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
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
People will tell you no or you’re not cut out for it, but your determination to complete your journey is paramount.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Godfather of Harlem has his work cut out for him with a new rival in the first teaser trailer for Season 4 of the MGM+ series (premiering Sunday, April 13, with weekly episodes).
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
Amid unprecedented creative upheaval at European fashion houses, the consultant would appear to have her work cut out for her.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Discussions abound about the filmmaking process, what’s cinematic and what’s necessary to include or cut out.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
People will tell you no or you’re not cut out for it, but your determination to complete your journey is paramount.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Godfather of Harlem has his work cut out for him with a new rival in the first teaser trailer for Season 4 of the MGM+ series (premiering Sunday, April 13, with weekly episodes).
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
Amid unprecedented creative upheaval at European fashion houses, the consultant would appear to have her work cut out for her.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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No one should be living and dying with their sports team.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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But Butler’s debut signified the Warriors’ most hopeful moment in months, an introduction of a superstar who seems to blend well into their system, helps solve their biggest weaknesses and accentuates Curry, who has been dying for a co-star for a few seasons.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Adesanya later stopped Pereira to reclaim the belt, with the Brazilian later moving up to light heavyweight and eventually capturing the 205-pound title.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Courtesy of Instagram Her love of personalization doesn’t stop at jewelry.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For example, Geico exited its Premier Partner status after the 2024 season.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Companies such as Gojek, Carousell and Grab were among the first to provide strong opportunities for investors to exit, or a way to sell their stake for a profit.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ben James, 28, has replaced Bonsall, alongside the trio of Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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When Wentz had only led the Eagles to three wins and a tie in his 12 starts in 2020, Hurts replaced him and played well enough to convince the franchise to fire the coach (Doug Pederson) who balked at Hurts’ elevation, and trade Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts the very next offseason.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Three weeks ago they were ranked No. 13, and Underwood told reporters his team was capable of making another deep postseason run.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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That's why this 33% discount on the capable and portable Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a welcome treat.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At best, presidents picked up-and-coming party devotees like Elaine Chao, a shameless pro-boss hack, or Tom Perez, a nice guy for sure, who failed to deliver any significant gains for blue-collar America.—
John Samuelsen,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The effort to begin a partition with the Gaza Strip has failed colossally.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The last day to shop at the store, and buy its beloved Winston’s sausages, is March 30, but Irish on Grand will not cease to exist.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2025
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They were told that all such groups would have to disband and cease their activities, which included outreach to employers and employees.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Bering Air flight departed from Unalakleet, a community of about 690 people in western Alaska, around 2:40 p.m. local time on Thursday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The plane had departed Unalakleet at 2:37 p.m., Bering Air Director of Operations, David Olson, said, per local outlet KTUU.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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