cut out 1 of 2

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as in to die
to stop functioning the engine abruptly cut out

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as in to replace
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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adjective

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Recent Examples of cut out
Verb
Her feed cut out a few times during the song's first verse, then continued without a hitch through the chorus. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025 The recorder is built to cut out background noise and get crisp, clear recordings. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Chargers that are left plugged in still pull power even when nothing is connected to the cord, so unplugging them entirely cuts out this power draw. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025 Patrick has his work cut out for him, not least at a time when there would seem to be more important legislation to consider in the state. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
Verb
  • Steven Burns is about to get another chance to convince commissioners that the same man who left Catina to die that night, is a changed man.
    Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley, CBS News, 4 May 2025
  • After her victory, France paid tribute to her son Henry, who died from leukemia last year.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Verb
  • Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?
    Susan Page, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • The home run barrage did not stop after the first three hitters.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • While the circumstances at each fashion house were unique, with some designers resigning and others exiting at the end of their latest contract, the end result points to another youthquake moment.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • But since Scherzer exited early from his season debut, the Blue Jays have been scrambling for a fifth starter.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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  • Using accessible platforms such as 311, public school parents and community members should be able to report broken buzzers and defective security equipment in schools to ensure administrators can quickly address defects and replace them.
    Savanah Jackson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Despite the best efforts of major technology companies to replace them with passkeys, the humble password remains with us.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Heading into the draft it was universally understood there were 10 offensive lineman capable of becoming day one starters if their health wasn’t a factor.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
  • On cross-examination the defense pointed out that Scott, at 6'8,'' 280 pounds, was the only person on the farm physically capable of moving Gary's 300-pound body.
    Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Dix’s conclusion is easily seen in the lives of famous entrepreneurs who failed at various times in their lives.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Phonics fails some students Phonics programs often require memorizing word families in word lists.
    K. Dara Hill, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.
    Katie Akin, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
  • That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was heading to Camarillo Airport, according to the FAA.
    Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 3 May 2025
  • The trade had seemed to improve those dynamics, with 32-year-old Davis departing and Dončić — the 26-year-old who is represented by Bill Duffy of WME Sports — coming to town.
    Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025

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“Cut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20out. Accessed 8 May. 2025.

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