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
Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Not everyone is cut out for a vocal, front-facing leadership role, though.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
After letting not one but two spies infiltrate his house, he’s understandably been cut out of the loop.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
And he’s got his work cut out for him, because Swift is reportedly dealing with not one but two major personal crises simultaneously.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Another key moment is Cristina getting cut out of her wedding dress after Burke (Isaiah Washington) leaves her at the alter in the season 3 finale.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Not everyone is cut out for a vocal, front-facing leadership role, though.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
After letting not one but two spies infiltrate his house, he’s understandably been cut out of the loop.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
And he’s got his work cut out for him, because Swift is reportedly dealing with not one but two major personal crises simultaneously.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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The saxophonist in his band also died, according to manager Enrique Paulino.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Iconoclastic critic, art historian, and photographer Max Kozloff, who served as Artforum’s executive editor in the 1970s before turning to his own artistic practice, died on April 6.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2025
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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He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While stocks may continue their short-term celebration, the long-term sustainability of this rally is being undermined by something few are talking about: a major foreign holder of U.S. debt may be exiting the market in protest.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wong remained in the game to finish the inning but soon exited.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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So how will the Horned Frogs approach replacing her?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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Is there any reason to replace a seat just because it’s been around awhile?—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Former President Joe Biden was not capable of serving in the highest office.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of defensive tackles beyond the top 100 who are capable starters, as well.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Most failed to hit their targets and crashed into the ocean.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Senate Bill 376 by Sen. Alan Clark, R-Lonsdale, failed to clear the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee in a voice vote with audible dissent.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Disney’s shareholders have voted to reject a proposal from a right-wing organization that would have had the company cease participating in Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) corporate LGBTQ+ equality rating program.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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Plans were put forward for a 60,000-seater stadium that would have retained historical aspects of the decommissioned power station, which had ceased operation in the 1980s, including its four chimneys.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Fields and Wilson departed this offseason, while backup Skylar Thompson was signed and Rudolph returned, possibly starting if the Steelers don't sign Rodgers and make a big trade.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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With Evans departing, Villanova calling and a chance to choose what will probably be the last major job of his career, Willard opted for what must have felt like the safer long-term bet.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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