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to make less in extent or duration
curtailed the school day because of the stormy weather
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Recent Examples of curtailed
Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Then, a 2009 law curtailed credit-card access for people under 21.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Federal law enforcement is non-negotiable and cannot be curtailed by any court.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Why reviews and public oversight matter What would be lost if environmental-analysis and public-involvement requirements were curtailed?
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Injuries curtailed the start of Taylor’s career at Minnesota.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Israeli strikes severely weakened Hezbollah – culminating in the assassination of its revered leader, Hassan Nasrallah – and significantly curtailed the group’s domestic clout.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Surveillance reports and early warning systems have been curtailed, while health promotion and advocacy for communities disproportionately affected by inequity are being censored.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Some businesses have faced pressure from the authorities over tax issues, law enforcement powers have been strengthened, and media freedoms have been curtailed.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The rights and freedoms of women and girls continue to be curtailed, and the operating space continues to shrink through increasing restrictions and challenges.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Then, a 2009 law curtailed credit-card access for people under 21.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Federal law enforcement is non-negotiable and cannot be curtailed by any court.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Why reviews and public oversight matter What would be lost if environmental-analysis and public-involvement requirements were curtailed?
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Injuries curtailed the start of Taylor’s career at Minnesota.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
Israeli strikes severely weakened Hezbollah – culminating in the assassination of its revered leader, Hassan Nasrallah – and significantly curtailed the group’s domestic clout.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Surveillance reports and early warning systems have been curtailed, while health promotion and advocacy for communities disproportionately affected by inequity are being censored.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Some businesses have faced pressure from the authorities over tax issues, law enforcement powers have been strengthened, and media freedoms have been curtailed.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailed
Verb
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Several Fort Worth-area football teams had their games shortened, postponed or canceled Friday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Series was moved up to early September because the season was shortened because of World War I.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
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Key Takeaways Small caps lead weekly gains, Russell 2000 jumps 3.5% Jobs report shows strength, but private sector lags behind Markets calm despite tariff uncertainty and Elon Musk drama Despite the abbreviated trading week, stocks posted decent gains.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Tampa Bay’s first two Cup Final runs in that stretch came in abbreviated seasons.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So, most who ultimately locate Comet Lemmon in their binoculars or telescopes will typically describe it as a nearly circular cloud, appearing noticeably brighter and more condensed near the center.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Choreographing the first season during the height of COVID-19 production protocols, Barton learned a lot about what kind of movement the actors could learn during their limited rehearsal time, which was even more condensed for the larger season-two cast.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These days, sirens are primarily used to warn people about severe weather, though Milwaukee County still also tests the sirens' attack signal, a more syncopated wailing, after the steady storm warning test.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Readers have been captivated by its syncopated prose, and its imperative to explore – both an outward journey to the wide open spaces of America, and a journey within of self-discovery.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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“Curtailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailed. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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