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Recent Examples of curtailed
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
Colchicine is a highly toxic substance, and treatment with it was curtailed for many years due to its hazardous potential.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The effective closure of the Strait has roiled global markets, spiked oil prices, and curtailed the flow of agricultural and petrochemical products around the world.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 May 2026
Energy prices have skyrocketed, economic growth forecasts have been slashed, food insecurity is back in the spotlight, and access to critical chemicals, aluminum and other products has been curtailed.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Exports of helium, a key material in chipmaking and other manufacturing processes, have already been significantly curtailed by the fighting, and some European companies have faced delays to semiconductor deliveries from Asia due to flight path disruption.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Major global airlines worldwide have curtailed their normal service schedules into the summer due to the rising prices and the potential for jet fuel shortages, which some officials warn could begin in June.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The ruling sharply curtailed lawmakers’ ability to use race as a consideration when drawing voting maps, a seismic decision that is likely to kick off a wave of heated redistricting battles across the country.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
In both cases, the UAE wished to increase oil production – which had been sharply curtailed by OPEC members during the COVID-19 pandemic – while the Saudis sought to maintain high prices by keeping output lower and prices higher.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Luiz also had to overcome a significant injury that curtailed his senior season.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
Colchicine is a highly toxic substance, and treatment with it was curtailed for many years due to its hazardous potential.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The effective closure of the Strait has roiled global markets, spiked oil prices, and curtailed the flow of agricultural and petrochemical products around the world.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 May 2026
Energy prices have skyrocketed, economic growth forecasts have been slashed, food insecurity is back in the spotlight, and access to critical chemicals, aluminum and other products has been curtailed.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Exports of helium, a key material in chipmaking and other manufacturing processes, have already been significantly curtailed by the fighting, and some European companies have faced delays to semiconductor deliveries from Asia due to flight path disruption.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Major global airlines worldwide have curtailed their normal service schedules into the summer due to the rising prices and the potential for jet fuel shortages, which some officials warn could begin in June.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The ruling sharply curtailed lawmakers’ ability to use race as a consideration when drawing voting maps, a seismic decision that is likely to kick off a wave of heated redistricting battles across the country.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
In both cases, the UAE wished to increase oil production – which had been sharply curtailed by OPEC members during the COVID-19 pandemic – while the Saudis sought to maintain high prices by keeping output lower and prices higher.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailed
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
Verb
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The game was shortened to 4½ innings because of the 10-run mercy rule.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The innovative Mini Mahjer Card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players or anyone new to the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Liam Merrigan fired an abbreviated no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and a walk as Hingham bested Marshfield 5-0 in five innings.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in this case, that doesn’t matter, because after such an abbreviated Herro season, the Heat simply have to wait to see greater durability, meaning deferring the contract decision.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jamerson’s legacy is that of the architect of modern electric bass playing, particularly the transformation of the bass into a melodic, syncopated force.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In September 2023, under De Zerbi, Brighton’s opening goal again came from a cut-back, this time the right flank.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both were from similar actions, where Paintsil tapped in a cut-back pass that nobody on Sporting’s back line anticipated.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Curtailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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