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
Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Among them: Turnover — one retirement that was long expected and two cuts out of the blue — has created a need for new leadership.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The song remains a favorite among rock fans, consistently selling enough to maintain a presence on the chart – and to beat every other cut out there on occasion.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The bill would also cut out the county commissioners court from the detachment process altogether, transferring its role of approving the school board’s decision to split to the Texas Board of Education.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
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But Barbara was never cut out to be a housewife and Nick’s adultery was a devastating blow.
—Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Among them: Turnover — one retirement that was long expected and two cuts out of the blue — has created a need for new leadership.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The song remains a favorite among rock fans, consistently selling enough to maintain a presence on the chart – and to beat every other cut out there on occasion.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The bill would also cut out the county commissioners court from the detachment process altogether, transferring its role of approving the school board’s decision to split to the Texas Board of Education.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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The songstress, after managing to run to the motel lobby, was rushed to the hospital but died shortly thereafter.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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By 2016, Beal had become a minority investor, and CBS Sports reported that the NFL had approved a succession plan with Ross granting Beal the right of first option to buy the Dolphins if Ross died or decided to sell his majority stake.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There’s nothing to stop this being made available to other OEMs.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tell her to stop being stingy and pay for her own subscriptions.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The suspect allegedly drove a black Nissan at a high rate of speed while exiting the highway before losing control of the vehicle and hitting a tree.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Eyes on Peraza Oswald Peraza, a third base and bench option, is okay after exiting Tuesday’s game against the Red Sox early.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Allow the carpet to dry Let the carpet dry completely before walking on it or replacing furniture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The area, between Broadway Boulevard and Central Street, W. 47th Street and Nichols Road, is currently the top of an outdated underground parking garage that needs replacing.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Engels, which is used for launching missile strikes on Ukrainian territory, houses bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Poles found him someone who might be capable of doing just that.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Alas, the thick-headed goon that Vito sends to whack Frank in the lobby of his lux Manhattan apartment building (a swollen and unrecognizable Cosmo Jarvis as the aptly named Vincent Gigante) fails to follow through with a double-tap, and Frank survives with a scratch to the head.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
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Organizations that fail to measure impact and ROI may risk losing executive support and budget.—
Ryan Austin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Disney investors on Thursday voted down a proposal that the entertainment giant cease its participation in a prominent LGBTQ rights organization’s equality ratings program.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, this does not mean that nuclear waste storage has ceased to be an issue.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ravi Ahuja will depart Roku‘s board of directors after more than a decade, following his promotion to CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The inaugural charter flight departed from Wuxi to Chicago early Friday, carrying more than 100 tons of cargo.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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