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 However, cuts in home prices remain rare and relatively modest. Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Kroger has pledged to make the biggest price cuts in years to compete more effectively. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Swallowing a small piece of glass isn’t likely to cause any symptoms or harm, although chewing on one could cause cuts in the mouth. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Aug. 2026 For sheer political reasons, many of the Medicaid cuts in last year’s Big Bad Bill were intentionally left partially implemented until after the upcoming midterm election. Diana Degette, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut in
interrupt
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  • While this unfolds, Rebecca is trying to carve out some quality time with Matthijs via a quickie in her office that Ted has the bad timing to interrupt.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The objective is to preserve access while reducing disruption and ensuring that information does not depend on a handful of employees who are most comfortable interrupting the boss.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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