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
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
In a clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Ramsay seemingly has his culinary work cut out for him at Iberville, after the restaurant's owner tries to take the reins from her chefs and cook a hamburger herself.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Rubio, who has a reputation as a foreign policy hawk, will have his work cut out for him implementing Trump's foreign policy agenda, which includes swift ends to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
At the very least, Sheridan should cut out the distracting propaganda next season.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Some people are cutting out alcohol completely, and many are simply expanding their drinking habits to include zero-proof drinks.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
In a clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Ramsay seemingly has his culinary work cut out for him at Iberville, after the restaurant's owner tries to take the reins from her chefs and cook a hamburger herself.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Rubio, who has a reputation as a foreign policy hawk, will have his work cut out for him implementing Trump's foreign policy agenda, which includes swift ends to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
At the very least, Sheridan should cut out the distracting propaganda next season.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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Jeffrey Takeyama Jeffrey Takeyama, 69, died in the Palisades Fire.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In Kansas, the State Child Death Review Board reported that no children died of fentanyl in 2017 through 2019, 11 died in 2020 and nine died in 2021.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Union sources said the international had been planning a disciplinary hearing for Davis which could have removed him from office, but his resignation has stopped those proceedings.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Presence follows you home, long after the camera has stopped rolling.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Biden and first lady Jill Biden will exit the Capitol grounds by plane after the transfer of power and return to private life.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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But rather confusingly, this fracas appears to have been staged so that duo can exit their top-secret careers as globe-trotting clandestine agents, disappearing together into civilian life.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When news anchors depart or shows have been cancelled in recent years, the three main cable-news outlets tend to replace them with concepts that highlight opinion, analysis and perspective, rather than straight news reportage.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite controlling Congress for two years, his administration failed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, demonstrating the limitations of unilateral action.—
Casey Burgat,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Career rock stars are intrinsically motivated, never take no for an answer, are highly efficient and capable of seeing projects through to completion.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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One way to read LaFleur’s assessment is the Packers didn’t have pass rushers capable of winning one-on-ones often enough, so Hafley had to get creative with ways to generate pressure.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, one failing component could indicate that other parts of the oven will fail soon too.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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TikTok's last-ditch legal challenge failed on Friday, when the Supreme Court said the law does not violate the First Amendment.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One of my favorite coffee shops, Cafe De Leche, which had the most peaceful sunny patio — perfect for reading and catching up with a friend — ceased to exist.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Production has ceased on Season 2 of the Big Talk Studios series about an 18th-century highway robber, putting a cast and crew of hundreds out of work with nothing to show for their efforts.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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The return leg will depart Atlanta at 3:39 p.m., arriving in San Luis Potosi at 4:49 p.m.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The train departs from Denver Union Station at 7 a.m. and arrives in Winter Park at 9:11 a.m., which is ideal timing for nabbing one of the first lift rides of the day.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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