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
New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
Chelsea not being able to loan players to Strasbourg does cut out a useful avenue for both clubs.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
This time of year, Dee’s massive herding dogs have their work cut out for them: The spring kids have grown into rowdy teenagers.
—Scott Clark As Told To Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Infested leaves can be cut out and larvae can be handpicked off leaves and squished between the fingers.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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India still has a ways to go in cutting out fossil fuels, though.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2025
Chelsea not being able to loan players to Strasbourg does cut out a useful avenue for both clubs.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
This time of year, Dee’s massive herding dogs have their work cut out for them: The spring kids have grown into rowdy teenagers.
—Scott Clark As Told To Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Infested leaves can be cut out and larvae can be handpicked off leaves and squished between the fingers.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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The funeral for Pope Francis, who died Monday, will take place Saturday at 4 a.m. ET in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The first pope from Latin America died on Monday, April 21 at 88.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More drastically, the United States could exit the World Bank entirely, as called for by Project 2025.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Smith then exited his vehicle, smoking a cigarette, and was immediately tased by one of the deputies.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After four races, the reigning world champion accounts for all but two of Red Bull’s 71 points, with Yuki Tsunoda, who replaced Liam Lawson after the Chinese Grand Prix, scoring the other two on Sunday.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Three years later, board members sought to replace him.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dix’s conclusion is easily seen in the lives of famous entrepreneurs who failed at various times in their lives.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Andrews failed to secure a short pass from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on a two-point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some ceased vaccination clinics, halted wastewater surveillance programs and even terminated a contract with the courier service that transports specimens to state labs to test for infectious diseases.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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The cuts do not necessarily mean a program will cease to operate.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pereira knows that Wolves will lose players in the summer, with Cunha and Ait-Nouri two saleable assets likely to depart, while other more peripheral players will inevitably move on.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Boos rained down from the home crowd as Romano departed the mound.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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