cut in

Definition of cut innext
as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

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Recent Examples of cut in While cut in different silhouettes and intended for varying settings and situations, each is united by another key value of the house—that spirit of discovery. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 Brittin is grappling with a financial crisis that is precipitating some of the most painful cuts in the BBC’s history. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 However, the government has announced a dramatic cut in the number of working holiday visas, from 31,000 to 5,000. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 The original diamond rough was cut in its country of origin, Botswana, by Grandview Klein Diamonds as part of the Origin De Beers Group program. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • Adif said in a post on X on Wednesday morning that traffic on the Madrid to Andalucía high-speed line had been interrupted due to a collision between two trains.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Strong building codes, effective enforcement, stronger roofs, protected openings and sound roof-to-wall connections can interrupt the expensive cycle of destruction and reconstruction.
    — Kevin M. McCarty, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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