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 As with the Pattern One, the grip ended in a round top nut, which secured the rat-tail tang to the grip, though the fitting was now done by cutting off the tang to length and cutting in the screw to take the nut. David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 The settlement will reach about $18 billion if and when the other social media giants like Snapchat, YouTube (owned by Google) and TikTok reach similar settlements and that will also cut in half kids’ daily time limit to just 60 minutes. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Stars like Taylor Swift, Zoë Kravitz, and Zendaya have recently embraced the cut in their sparkling engagement rings. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 During slaughter, done in the name of God, the animal must be cut in one swift motion and drained of blood. Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • Labs are being shuttered and scientific innovation is being interrupted.
    Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Referee Paul Turner interrupted the strikes, resulting in boos from Wembley.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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