cut into

verb

cut into; cutting to; cuts into

: to reduce the amount of (something)

Although it would cut into profits, we were forced to lower our prices.

The extra time I was spending at work was cutting into my time with my family.

Examples of cut into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The launch shows that Innovera can be cut into thin strips and woven without immediately losing its structure. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Unroll one sheet of the puff pastry and cut into nine squares. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

In some rooms, the tubs are in the midst of the living area, which cuts into modesty a bit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The route itself runs from the dramatic red cliffs of the Massif de l’Estérel, through Saint-Raphaël towards Cannes and Nice, then cuts into the mountainside before arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo station. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for cut into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue