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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Here's what to know about Dry January, plus some Milwaukee area events to participate in the challenge this year:
What is Dry January 2025?
Dry January challenges people to cut out wine, beer, spirits and all alcohol during the month of January.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
It's thought Viserys contracted an infection through a cut, and clearly, despite love for his family and optimism for the future, he wasn't cut out for the job.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Advocates of freedom and democracy have their work cut out for them.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those who are struggling and end up cutting out luxuries also end up cutting themselves off from a lot of self-expression and social activities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Here's what to know about Dry January, plus some Milwaukee area events to participate in the challenge this year:
What is Dry January 2025?
Dry January challenges people to cut out wine, beer, spirits and all alcohol during the month of January.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
It's thought Viserys contracted an infection through a cut, and clearly, despite love for his family and optimism for the future, he wasn't cut out for the job.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Advocates of freedom and democracy have their work cut out for them.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
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Jeffrey Takeyama Jeffrey Takeyama, 69, died in the Palisades Fire.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In Kansas, the State Child Death Review Board reported that no children died of fentanyl in 2017 through 2019, 11 died in 2020 and nine died in 2021.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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Facebook’s recent announcement to stop fact-checking posts is an ominous signal.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Biden and first lady Jill Biden will exit the Capitol grounds by plane after the transfer of power and return to private life.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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But rather confusingly, this fracas appears to have been staged so that duo can exit their top-secret careers as globe-trotting clandestine agents, disappearing together into civilian life.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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But senior executives from LVMH, Kering, Chanel and Compagnie Financière Richemont agreed that machines should never replace people.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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The pass is nonrefundable and cannot be replaced if lost.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Career rock stars are intrinsically motivated, never take no for an answer, are highly efficient and capable of seeing projects through to completion.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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One way to read LaFleur’s assessment is the Packers didn’t have pass rushers capable of winning one-on-ones often enough, so Hafley had to get creative with ways to generate pressure.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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TikTok's last-ditch legal challenge failed on Friday, when the Supreme Court said the law does not violate the First Amendment.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Then one of the legs failed and the lander fell over.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Production has ceased on Season 2 of the Big Talk Studios series about an 18th-century highway robber, putting a cast and crew of hundreds out of work with nothing to show for their efforts.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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One of my favorite coffee shops, Cafe De Leche, which had the most peaceful sunny patio — perfect for reading and catching up with a friend — ceased to exist.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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In this scenario, TikTok would die a slow death, as its technology degrades and its social fabric weakens with users departing for other platforms.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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Melvin succeeded Hoda Kotb, who announced her plan to depart last year and had her last day on Friday.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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