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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
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as in to skip
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in to isolate
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the snobbish lady cut anyone who didn't meet her standards of wealth and social standing
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as in to shave
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 to dilute
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the fruit juice was so cut with water that it was barely a fruit-flavored drink
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as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in to intersect
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
whichever way you cut it, we won't be seeing any profits from the business for at least three years
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as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
received my cut of the profits from the garage sale
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as in haircut
a style or arrangement of hair
she decided she needed a new cut after wearing her hair the same way for years
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
completely ignoring her was the unkindest cut of all
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as in reduced
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Recent Examples of cut
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
The politics are actually in favor of not cutting Section 8.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
It’s widely believed that Republicans could usher in more tax cuts, albeit with reductions in spending too, in an era when U.S. debt has already soared to historic levels.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Using sharp paring knife, cut 1 1/2-inch vertical slit into thickest part of each breast.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
The politics are actually in favor of not cutting Section 8.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bob Herman Dec 1, 2021 - Health Supreme Court weighs whether hospital drug cuts are valid
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday about whether the federal government had the authority to cut hospitals' payments for outpatient drugs.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
It’s widely believed that Republicans could usher in more tax cuts, albeit with reductions in spending too, in an era when U.S. debt has already soared to historic levels.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Testers appreciated thoughtful features including the wide and stretchy thumb slits on the sleeves, a ponytail hole on the snug hood, and a small zipper pocket on the lower hem for stashing coffee money or a house key.Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
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The New Arrivals has grown into a red carpet and afterparty fashion brand known for its glamorous gowns and statement slits, two-pieces and a homage to coral pink, which sits at the core of this collection.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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To keep it vegan, skip the dollop of yogurt on top and add a swirl of olive oil instead.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Politically, China continues to attempt to isolate Taiwan.David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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The precipitous decline shaved $2.4 billion off Trump’s net worth between Wednesday and Friday, cutting deeply into the $3.6 billion in gains Trump made during the previous month.David Goldman, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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After quadrupling in price just days before, the stock has lost 31% of its value during a two-day decline, shaving about $1.9 billion from former President Donald Trump's stake in the business.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Continue mowing your grass Our lawns have had a challenging growing season.Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Focus on mowing at the proper height, aerating as needed, and adding fertilizer to provide essential nutrients.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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This liquidity dilutes the value of the U.S. dollar, whose purchasing power and store of wealth are pushed down considerably.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Contrary to the customary fashion photos of that time that diluted the innovation and the technical skills of haute couture, Kublin shot images that magnified Balenciga’s expertise.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Sydney. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Bode Aujla, a downtown darling, fashioned Ariana Grande a Glinda in her hip, kitschy image without veering into costume territory.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the drive, the bus lost control, veered off a hilly road and fell into a river about 200 feet below the road, senior state official Deepak Rawat told the AP.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jones won an astonishing 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career as an arranger and producer, and his legacy intersected with those of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Lesley Gore.Kristin McGrath, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The town is commissioning a study to define the boundaries of the town's right-of-way and to review and analyze intersecting roads for vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle safety on three roads: Redding, Mill Plain and Sturges.Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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