horned in

verb

Definition of horned innext
past tense of horn in
as in cut in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horned in
  1. cut in
  2. put in
  3. interrupted
Verb
  • The Fed kicked off its easing cycle with a 50-basis-point rate cut in September followed by a 25-basis-point reduction in November.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Indexes fell across much of Europe ahead of a meeting this week by the European Central Bank, where the widespread expectation is for another cut in interest rates.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut in
Verb
  • Everyone was targeted; everyone was put in equal danger.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Please do not put in your trash can items such as oil, gas, automotive fluids, poisons, acids, batteries (unless battery terminals have non-conductive tape and are placed in a plastic bag), fireworks as well as gun powder or ammunition.
    Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of put in
Verb
  • Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Her brood sometimes interrupted her speech.
    Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of interrupted
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