1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the majority party cut off debate and forced a vote on the bill
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2
as in to separate
to set or keep apart from others
the dog cut off the one sheep that had to be sheared
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
with a cutoff for funding the war, military operations soon ground to a halt
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Recent Examples of cut off
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The final installation in Nolan's trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, takes place eight years after its predecessor and sees Gotham City cut off from the rest of the world by a terrorist named Bane, played by a masked Tom Hardy.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Abby Levene, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2025
To qualify, eligible individuals must file their 2021 tax return before the cutoff date, Forbes reported Monday, March 17.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
If enacted, these reforms could cut off access to affordable payments for millions of borrowers, eliminate student loan forgiveness, and trap people in a lifetime of debt, warn advocates.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The final installation in Nolan's trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, takes place eight years after its predecessor and sees Gotham City cut off from the rest of the world by a terrorist named Bane, played by a masked Tom Hardy.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
This means that there was just a 25 percent loop-one finish rate within the cutoff this year.
—Abby Levene, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2025
To qualify, eligible individuals must file their 2021 tax return before the cutoff date, Forbes reported Monday, March 17.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut off
Verb
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hansi Flick will surely remember the outstanding save from former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to stop Jules Kounde in the second half, as well as the last-minute cross from Raphinha that Robert Lewandowski or Fermin Lopez failed to tap in.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The sleeping space is separated from the living room and kitchen by an arched wall, making this a good option for couples who don’t fear an open plan.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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That said, a couple key differences in the eras: Goalies' gear covers more of the goal today Only a few years separate Ovechkin and Gretzky, but like any other sport, hockey equipment evolved during these four-plus decades.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Cuts to smoking prevention and cessation programs, for example, don’t square with the aim of decreasing rates of chronic disease.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Any deal that eases sanctions or normalizes Russia's global standing should come with an end to weapons transfers to Iran and Syria and a cessation of military cooperation that enhances Iran's nuclear and missile programs.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 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 Department of Government Efficiency may not last much longer, but that doesn’t mean fraud and waste will cease.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, because the patient was isolated in a hospital, the more dangerous viruses didn't transmit to others.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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So the ending of the record is getting up onto the top of the moors and screaming at the sky—and off and into the clouds, and then we’re gone.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2025
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Season 3 left off in a dire place — in a shocking twist ending, Ava betrayed Deborah after the comedian had stabbed her in the back by naming someone else as the head writer of her new late-night show.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, things change once the honeymoon ends.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Elon Musk is trying to upend the federal government through his Department of Government Efficiency, working to end contracts, fire workers and dismantle and eliminate agencies and departments.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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One unique thing Reno fit into it is a short sound around the 1:35 mark that sounds like a car screeching to a halt.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rather than dwell on this possibility, or call for a halt to further investments until the federal funding picture resolves, supervisors instead took turns bidding Bergmann farewell and welcoming acting director Nadia Privara.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Cut off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20off. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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