cuts out

verb

Definition of cuts outnext
present tense third-person singular of cut out
1
as in dies
to stop functioning the engine abruptly cut out

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2
as in stops
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 exits
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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4
as in replaces
to take the place of this ambitious new friend of hers seems to be cutting out people that she's known for years

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts out
  1. dies
  2. exits
  3. replaces
  4. fails
  5. ceases
  6. ends
  7. departs
  8. halts
Verb
  • For example, what happens if a witch dies midtrial?
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Cut back plants in fall, or earlier if the plant dies back from heat, to reduce leaf miner populations.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dies
Verb
  • In a healthy eye, excess aqueous humor exits through the trabecular meshwork, which are canals located between your iris (the colored part of the eye) and cornea (the clear outer portion).
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Wisconsin manufacturers have said the biggest challenge in solving the upcoming worker shortage is getting younger people interested in the careers now as older talent exits the workforce.
    Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of exits
Verb
  • The history of clashes over corporate cost-cutting that replaces human labor can be a guide.
    Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Underwood replaces Katy Perry as a judge for the series.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of replaces
Verb
  • For example, when a robot fails to pick an overweight item many times, a person on site can be notified to manually handle the item.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • From the solar eclipse, supermoons, and now a temporary second moon orbiting the Earth, the sky's paintbrush never fails to bring awe to our eyes.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fails
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  • Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.
    Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of ceases
Verb
  • So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Much traditional research often ends without truly providing great insights and without generating any disturbance in the discourse.
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ends
Verb
  • The eight-hour flight departs Orlando at around midnight and lands in London at noon.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
  • There’s also a new Caribbean restaurant from the Momofuku team, which departs from the Asian American flavors that defined the once-global restaurant group.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of departs
Verb
  • The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.
    Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
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cuts out

cuts the mustard

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