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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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
While this page supports the goal of cutting red tape and saving tax dollars, every American should be aware that the CFPB, now sidelined, has recovered over $20 billion in financial relief for U.S. consumers since Congress launched it after the 2008 market crash.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The universities argued in their lawsuit that arbitrary cuts to indirect research costs would force them to lay off staff, shutter expensive facilities and devastate the careers of young scientists.
—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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The station also cut from its marketing department and others, resulting in a total 15% cut across the nonprofit.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
While this page supports the goal of cutting red tape and saving tax dollars, every American should be aware that the CFPB, now sidelined, has recovered over $20 billion in financial relief for U.S. consumers since Congress launched it after the 2008 market crash.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Via David Lightman Trump’s cuts to California State Library lead to hiring freeze and furloughs, via William Melhado
The Sacramento Bee
William Melhado is The Sacramento Bee’s State Worker reporter.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The universities argued in their lawsuit that arbitrary cuts to indirect research costs would force them to lay off staff, shutter expensive facilities and devastate the careers of young scientists.
—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Then, fearing he'd be blamed, Tripp stole a knife from the office of pastry chef Didier Gotthard (Bronson Pinchot) and used it to slit A.B.'s wrists in order to make his death look more like a suicide.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Heat is then directed upward and outward via outlet slits on the card edges to reduce the recirculation of heated air.—
John Burek,
PCMAG,
20 Jan. 2025
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Millet plays with the title and with the idea of atavism, in which an ancient trait asserts itself by skipping forward a few generations to suddenly appear in the gene pool.—
Heather Scott Partington,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shark is hosting an epic sale with discounts across its most popular models, and these deals up to 51% off are too good to skip.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, because the patient was isolated in a hospital, the more dangerous viruses didn't transmit to others.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tommaso Ciampa has recently undergone a noticeable change in appearance by shaving off his trademark beard.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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With cord-cutting continuing to shave the traditional pay-TV bundle by millions of subscribers a year, however, FAST has become an increasingly vibrant part of the TV ecosystem.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here's exactly when to start mowing your lawn, depending on your growing conditions and grass type.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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That insulation and humidity retention can improve germination, and the cover can be removed as the new grass approaches mowing height.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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To take apple cider vinegar before bed, dilute it in water and drink the mixture 2-3 hours before bed to prevent acid reflux.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the healthiest choice is saying no — to overcommitment, to untrustworthy allies, to mission creep that dilutes your impact, or to compromises that undermine your values.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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In conversation, de Moraes often veers between jokes and brusque legal assertions.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Densely plotted and emotional without veering into Shondaland melodrama, The Pitt follows a single 15-hour shift in an emergency department in Pittsburgh, 24 style.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Located within the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, the indoor-outdoor dining restaurant celebrates the intersecting cultures of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting with cool Mediterranean tones and lush greenery.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Schimmel sisters were always sports-obsessed, and their career paths have intersected before.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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