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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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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
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The saxophonist in his band also died, according to manager Enrique Paulino.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
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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It was recently involved in the CDC's response to measles, advising on measures to stop spread within hospitals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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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DoorDash replaces Margaritaville as MLP’s title sponsor.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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So how will the Horned Frogs approach replacing her?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While Jerusalem values its ability to operate freely in Syrian airspace—thanks in part to the deconfliction mechanism with Russian commanders—that arrangement cannot come at the cost of allowing Hezbollah to build an arsenal capable of overwhelming Israel's defenses.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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An object reaching a 10 on the Torino Scale would be a collision capable of causing a global catastrophe.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 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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Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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If Jun-no can’t turn things around quickly the company may cease to exist.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
29 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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