Definition of cutnext
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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 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 mow
to shorten the standing leafy plant cover of you need to cut the lawn very soon—before it becomes a jungle

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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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cut

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noun

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as in slice
a piece that has been separated from the whole by cutting choose cuts of meat that have very little visible fat

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as in inch
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking one of the new recruits is a cut above the rest in intelligence

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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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cut

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cut
Verb
Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 And when fewer foreign students enroll, these policies also put medical schools in danger by cutting tuition revenue that is typically higher for foreign students. Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
Those cuts have slowed the response, and officials have struggled to communicate with the public clearly in a fast-moving crisis. Dylan Scott, Vox, 27 Aug. 2026 Bolsonaro campaigned on public security, tax cuts, conservative social policies, and opposition to Lula and the Workers’ Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores). Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut
Verb
  • Instead Justine shows up to slit his throat and take the baby from him, leaving him for dead; the child winds up disappearing with Holtz into a hell dimension.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2014 and 2017, there were very violent protests; people were burned alive, motorcyclists had their throats slit, health centers were set on fire, schools were set on fire.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026
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  • The package skips any form of standard or optional kitchen unit but does include a full set of blackout blinds and ventilation grilles for the front windows meant to increase airflow and cut out condensation when sleeping inside.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But after he was sidelined, Earl ran the offense without skipping a beat.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • The rare meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen high-level diplomatic channels with Moscow, even as European allies have intended to keep the nation isolated while the war continues.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When practical, keep at least one backup disconnected from your computer or otherwise isolated from routine activity.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Centering consumer protection In 2020, a ghost candidate scheme that helped unseat Rodriguez relied on paying candidates to run who had no plans to win but could shave votes from Democratic candidates.
    Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • At 25, England cricketer Chris Lewis experienced an even more direct consequence after team-mate Devon Malcolm shaved his head during England’s 1994 West Indies tour to raise money for Children in Need.
    Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • As with tarping, mow ragweed plants down first, moisten the soil with your hose, anchor the plastic sheeting over the soil with rocks or landscape staples, and leave the sheeting in place for 4 to 6 weeks during hot weather.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • However, while mowing and aerating may be top-of-mind, top dressing isn’t always a go-to task on the lawn care checklist.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • First, the plume dilutes as cleaner background air mixes into it.
    Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But don’t let the relatable career-girl pluck of the movie dilute the fact that this song is pissed off about capitalism, even as its hooks make the grind of working life more bearable.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Founded in 1994 by French editorial makeup artist and photographer François Nars, the brand arrived at a time when complexion was matte, blush was softly diffused, lips veered vampy or neutral, and eyes were super smokey.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The riders veered off the road and through an opening in the fencing surrounding a parking lot near BMO Stadium.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • The style features dazzling dainty straps intersecting across the toes and an ankle strap adorned with lemon and leaf ornaments.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jackson County Counselor Bryan Covinsky said that a hearing was not required since the transit tax would not intersect with local or state statutes.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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