cut out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of cut outnext
1
as in to die
to stop functioning the engine abruptly cut out

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2
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end now cut that out, or I'm turning this car around!

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3
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another after a few minutes of their brainless conversation I was ready to cut out

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4
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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cut out

2 of 2

adjective

as in capable

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Recent Examples of cut out
Verb
Also, the supervisors noted line items cut out of Nicchitta’s preliminary budget. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 That excitement quickly shifted to confusion, frustration, and outrage when Amazon Prime Video, the only place where the game was available to watch, subsequently cut out for almost two minutes. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026 The group’s feed of an NBA play-in game Tuesday night cut out with less than a minute left in overtime, a high-profile misstep for a company that had successfully changed the narrative on the reliability of sports streaming over the past few years, particularly with its NFL partnership. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Unfortunately, fans missed part of the final minute of the Charlotte Hornets' 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night because Amazon Prime Video’s stream cut out. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut out
  1. die
  2. stop
  3. depart
  4. replace
  5. capable
  6. fail
  7. cease
  8. exit
Verb
  • Ramos’ two daughters –– Darling Antonella, seven, and Dulce María, two –– were staying with their grandparents and great-grandparents, who also died in the earthquakes.
    — Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of die
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  • When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of stop
Verb
  • Trump will hold a press conference, then depart Ankara for the White House, Kelly said.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Kevin Gausman, an All-Star with San Francisco in 2021, started on Monday, which will be his second appearance at Oracle Park since departing in free agency.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of depart
Verb
  • With no room for error, Sheehan was quickly replaced by Jack Dreyer, who escaped the inning scoreless.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Buxton was replaced in center by Kyler Fedko in the bottom of the first inning.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of replace
Adjective
  • And Ormund Hightower appears to be very capable at this particular game, which should come as no surprise given Otto was his uncle and the Hightowers are wildly rich and powerful.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The powerful winds are capable of causing catastrophic damage to structures while downing trees and power lines, and producing prolonged power outages.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of capable
Verb
  • From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of fail
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  • Sony Interactive Entertainment, the largest video game company in the world by direct revenue, will reportedly cease production of physical discs for its formidable library of games for the PlayStation console.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Founder David DeHaney, who set up the company in 2016, announced the decision to cease trading and appoint an administrator on Thursday.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 2 July 2026
Definition of cease
Verb
  • Twenty-seven people were inside the building, two of whom got stuck before ultimately freeing themselves and exiting the building.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And star Christian Pulisic exited later after a quiet game, and tournament.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
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