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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
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Since the center's renaming, several musicians and creatives have publicly canceled performances or cut ties with the organization in protest.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Jan. 2026
The creamy sauce on the chicken gave a good balance of and sweet paired with the tender cut of chicken.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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While a professional can help with installation, for those with a DIY mindset, Sayed recommends cutting wood strips to the size of your window frame.
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Teachers and administrators took a pay cut.
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If the experimenter reads the information about which slit the photon passed through, there will never be an interference pattern.—
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Police say when an officer tried to detain him, Cooksey threatened to slit the officer's throat.—
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According to Pinterest Predicts, more and more people are skipping one-and-done scents in favor of a unique layering experience known as scent stacking.—
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But for people who skip the barber, hate appointments or just want a quick cleanup at home, the idea makes sense.—
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To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.—
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Against this backdrop, the launch of the Linghui brand reflects BYD’s effort to isolate its fleet and ride-hailing exposure from its main consumer business.—
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Millions of Americans are shaving down their grocery budgets and putting off buying a home as wages fail to meet rising costs of living.—
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Over the course of a full marathon, Salomon calculated the Phantasm 3 can shave up to 18 seconds from a pace of 2 hours and 6 minutes.—
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Ross has mowed through Tony Sparano, Todd Bowles (interim), Joe Philbin, Dan Campbell (interim), Adam Gase, Brian Flores and now McDaniel.—
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Backup offensive lineman Thayer Munford whiffed blocking the Patriots' first run, but otherwise mowed defenders down as a fullback and moving tight end.—
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Those sums would likely be diluted, given baseball teams carry 26 players and NBA teams carry up to 15, but money is still money.—
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Just be sure to dilute it with a carrier oil like coconut or almond oil before massaging it into sore spots.—
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After the shots, the SUV veered into two parked cars.—
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One senior official who has participated in the calls told us that the intensity and urgency often veer into hectoring.—
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Court records show DeFoor has faced multiple criminal cases in Hamilton County in recent years, with each proceeding intersecting with findings related to his mental competency.—
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Saturday, near where East Hampden intersects South Galena Street, according to an alert from the Denver Police Department.—
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“Cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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