CUTTING (OFF) Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting off

verb

present participle of cut off

as in ending

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end the majority party cut off debate and forced a vote on the bill

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as in separating

to set or keep apart from others the dog cut off the one sheep that had to be sheared

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Recent Examples of cutting off With the sole funder of the breakaway circuit cutting off the money spigot, it was speculated that LIV, or at least the current version of it, would cease to exist beyond this year. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Beijing has a history of using economic coercion, like cutting off rare-earth exports or restricting market access, as a tool of foreign policy. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 One couple has racked up millions of views for their trailblazing short cut into the Costco parking lot, bypassing the entrance and four-wheeling over the curb and sidewalk, sometimes cutting off drivers about to pull into the vacant spot. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Republicans argued before the vote that cutting off the administration's ability to wage war now would tie their hands. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 July 2026 An 80-pound test fluorocarbon leader prevented the pike from cutting off. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026 Analysts note that Iran doesn’t need a huge inventory of drones and missiles to destabilize the region and keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, cutting off around 20% of the world’s pre-war oil supplies. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 On his best nights, when the velocity and command combine, Sasaki blows past batters with a triple-digit fastball and cutting off-speed pitches. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Instead, candidates’ positions on Israel and Gaza, like pledging to cosponsor legislation cutting off some weapons to Israel, are emerging as more of a credibility test, progressives said. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

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The 60-day deadline for the two sides to reach a deal toward ending the conflict has now passed.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
With prospects for a deal toward ending the war with Iran unclear, the stability of oil supplies remains uncertain with the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed, blocking a vital route for oil and gas tankers from the Middle East.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

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On the path through the cornfield separating the movie site from the stadium sits a bar and seating areas.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Monday’s announcement by the Republican president calls for separating combination shots — including the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine — into separate injections.

— Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of separating

Verb

Campione said her campaign was focused on protecting rural lands from being annexed into cities for rural subdivisions and stopping activities that could ruin water quality or override property rights.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Head south towards the River Douro, stopping to see sights such as the famed azulejo tiles in São Bento station and the cathedral along the way.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

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Carl Schuster, who served three tours on the Lincoln’s sister ship, the USS Nimitz, in the late 1970s and 1980s, said life aboard can be isolating, especially for enlisted crew who work deep inside the 100,000-ton carriers.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Practicing isolating these muscles and squeezing them when not in urgent need of a bathroom can help in the longer term when dealing with the need to go to the bathroom without a toilet readily available.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of isolating

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Later that month, the state and county asked the court for a temporary injunction halting the project while the case proceeds.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
The United States Army is temporarily halting all Apache helicopter training flights after a crash this week near Fort Hood, Texas, killed two soldiers.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of halting

Verb

Always prioritize safety by checking for electrical hazards and shutting off power to the affected area if needed.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Before Getting Started First things first, remember to turn off the water supply by shutting off the valve that’s found behind the toilet.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

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