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as in slits
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass
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2
as in skips
to fail to attend
a warning that she had been cutting too many classes without valid excuses
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as in rejects
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 shaves
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 dilutes
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 veers
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
cut towards the goal, eluding a defender
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as in intersects
to divide by passing through or across
a long mountain range virtually cuts that country in half
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as in analyzes
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 stages
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 portions
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 haircuts
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 insults
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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Recent Examples of cuts
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Meta cuts 8,000 workers Welp, Meta is once again eliminating jobs in light of its massive spending on artificial intelligence.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, the video cuts to a shot of Goodyear racing tires.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But during this second instance, the door closes and the movie cuts away.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Set the scene From Prinsengracht, one of the four main canals that make up Amsterdam's winding waterway network, Rosewood Amsterdam cuts an imposing figure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
However, over time, deep knife cuts on a plastic cutting board can harbor bacteria that can survive dishwasher cycles and intense scrubbing.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
In the great marketing team at Warner Brothers, there’s a fantastic person there called Susie Shen who cuts the trailers.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
However, the energy crunch cuts both ways, boosting prices for what is also Africa’s biggest crude producer, Nigeria’s finance minister argued.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The affiliate has closed five clinics since the cuts.
—Laura Fitzgerald, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Richards took Polow’s advice, releasing a DJ Drama mixtape and popping up on Ludacris compilation cuts, and Polow pushed to the center of the pop-rap world, producing party tracks for radio-friendly artists like Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Ludacris, and the Black-Eyed Peas.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
Combine this with the tax cuts passed last summer and small businesses are set-up for success.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The voluntary buyouts come after Microsoft laid off around 9,000 workers last summer, its largest cuts since 2023.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The Fed has signaled a cautious approach to further rate changes in 2026, and while additional cuts remain possible, top money market rates have held steady at competitive levels for now.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The last week of the month brings some solid offerings to Disney+ and Hulu, along with new episodes of Daredevil and Darth Maul, but for premieres Hulu has the prime cuts over the next seven days.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
All three judges scored it 98-92 for the 29-year-old Briton, who sustained cuts over both eyes from head clashes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Additional features include CleanWeb, which blocks ads, trackers, and malware at the network level, and a Kill Switch that cuts internet access if the VPN connection drops unexpectedly.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Meta cuts 8,000 workers Welp, Meta is once again eliminating jobs in light of its massive spending on artificial intelligence.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, the video cuts to a shot of Goodyear racing tires.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But during this second instance, the door closes and the movie cuts away.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Set the scene From Prinsengracht, one of the four main canals that make up Amsterdam's winding waterway network, Rosewood Amsterdam cuts an imposing figure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
However, over time, deep knife cuts on a plastic cutting board can harbor bacteria that can survive dishwasher cycles and intense scrubbing.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
In the great marketing team at Warner Brothers, there’s a fantastic person there called Susie Shen who cuts the trailers.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
However, the energy crunch cuts both ways, boosting prices for what is also Africa’s biggest crude producer, Nigeria’s finance minister argued.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, the relatively muted response to the housing assistance cuts may not be forever.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The affiliate has closed five clinics since the cuts.
—Laura Fitzgerald, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Richards took Polow’s advice, releasing a DJ Drama mixtape and popping up on Ludacris compilation cuts, and Polow pushed to the center of the pop-rap world, producing party tracks for radio-friendly artists like Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Ludacris, and the Black-Eyed Peas.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
Combine this with the tax cuts passed last summer and small businesses are set-up for success.
—Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The voluntary buyouts come after Microsoft laid off around 9,000 workers last summer, its largest cuts since 2023.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The Fed has signaled a cautious approach to further rate changes in 2026, and while additional cuts remain possible, top money market rates have held steady at competitive levels for now.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The last week of the month brings some solid offerings to Disney+ and Hulu, along with new episodes of Daredevil and Darth Maul, but for premieres Hulu has the prime cuts over the next seven days.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
All three judges scored it 98-92 for the 29-year-old Briton, who sustained cuts over both eyes from head clashes.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuts
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Notably, older moviegoers — a group that typically skips opening weekends — showed up in significant numbers.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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To save time, but still cook the bottom crust golden brown, this pie skips par-baking, but bakes on a preheated sheet tray.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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In an oppositional reading, the reader understands the dominant ideology expressed in the text but rejects it and interprets the text in an alternative way.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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And with its bare Instagram presence, Antigone rejects polish for rawness, allowing the strength of its curation to speak for itself.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those who are approved will receive a total of 18 free lawn mows from April through October, a set number each month, with no further scheduling or calls needed, according to an email from the city.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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With its 5Ah battery, the Goat mows over 5,000 square feet per charge and gets back to work after just 45 minutes of charging.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now, Perez said branches are leaving the union because of high turnover in retail banking, which dilutes the original union-supporting staff and allows the company to re-educate new hires with anti-union talking points.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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But as the Universe keeps on expanding, the spatial curvature still dilutes, the same way that a small Pringles chip has a greater amount of curvature than a large horse’s saddle.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Essie’s Mint Candy Apple captures that creamy green-blue finish, while Essie's Turquoise and Caicos veers more sage-esque in color.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, its approach often veers from intriguing to grating at times.—
Charles Lewis III,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The block is near where Quebec intersects with Interstate 70.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Still, advocacy groups argue that the visibility of the movement—and the expansion of its target list—may have longer‑term reputational effects, particularly as consumer activism increasingly intersects with debates over wages, corporate concentration, and media influence.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Set to land May 1, the reader analyzes hundreds of digital HOA forms submitted by real estate agents to the program, which uses AI to review those pages and render a four-page evaluation.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Cuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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