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as in biting
causing intense discomfort to one's skin a frigid day with a cutting wind that made it seem even colder

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cutting

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noun

as in slice
a piece that has been separated from the whole by cutting a bag full of grass cuttings

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cutting

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verb

present participle of cut
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as in skipping
to fail to attend a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses

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as in shaving
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument when you cut the pad, make it a little smaller than the carpet

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as in mowing
to shorten the standing leafy plant cover of you need to cut the lawn very soon—before it becomes a jungle

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as in intersecting
to divide by passing through or across a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting
Adjective
  • Many of his biting posts have gone viral, drawing thousands of shares and millions of views.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The criticism from Barney Ronay at The Guardian was even more biting.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Get the Recipe 10 of 12 Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini Mix up your standard crostini with this unique recipe that uses sweet potato slices.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Evaluate which rooms need the most regular attention (skipping the places that aren't normally seen, like the guest room), and map out which cleaning tasks can be completed on a weekly or monthly basis.
    Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Businesses should ensure their monitoring strategies address both objectives where relevant, without diluting the specific focus of fraud prevention tools.
    Einaras von Gravrock, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Foresight involves a nuanced approach of scanning the horizon for emerging trends, analyzing potential scenarios, and considering the implications of various outcomes based on our comprehension of today's cultural orthodoxies.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • From analyzing seismic patterns to planning urban resilience, its capabilities can bridge the gaps that past disasters have revealed.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Danny Elfman Helped Jenna Ortega With Her Cello Playing On Wednesday Lucky for Jenna Ortega, Tim Burton’s longtime music collaborator Danny Elfman was able to step in to help the actor learn the instrument with sharp precision.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Her wardrobe has more than just a whiff of the Cruella de Vil about it, all sharp black suits with dramatically curling high necks, and some (like this one) with mirror embellishments that look potentially dangerous.
    EW.com, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Misery, a horror movie with a satiric streak, launched Bates’s film stardom.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The real star of the show, though, is not the satiric script or the campy performances, but rather how each character brings their own unique approach to dressing for the corporate ladder.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Markets saw this as a somewhat dovish signal and pushed expectations closer to three cuts for 2025, with the first in June.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Dive into March Madness with The Athletic Projecting the bracket | March Madness 2025 | 11 teams that can win it all Mark Pope’s offense cuts and zooms across the floor, with highly capable shooters dotting the perimeter.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Cutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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