as in shortening
to make less in extent or duration
curtailed the school day because of the stormy weather
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Recent Examples of curtailing
Spotify also cut 15 jobs in its podcast division, curtailing the headcount at The Ringer and Spotify Studios by about 5%.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The shortage has also been made worse by an infestation of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, just across the border in Mexico, significantly curtailing beef imports from that country.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Beijing began curtailing the export of rare earths to the United States at the height of the trade dispute in April.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
His administration also introduced stricter measures curtailing the participation of members who pursued gender-affirming medical treatments or changed their names, pronouns, or dress, a decision that drew criticism for marginalizing transgender members.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The United States thus retains an abiding interest in curtailing nuclear proliferation.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Even some right-wing politicians such as Ted Cruz — the current Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, the body that has oversight over the FCC — warned against the government curtailing free speech in response to the Kimmel situation.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers also passed the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act, overruling the Metropolitan Police Department’s rule of curtailing high-speed chases and permitting law enforcement to pursue suspects without as much restraint.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Polls show that Farage's Reform UK party, which has focused its political platform on curtailing immigration, surged in popularity and would likely win an election if held today.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The shortage has also been made worse by an infestation of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, just across the border in Mexico, significantly curtailing beef imports from that country.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Beijing began curtailing the export of rare earths to the United States at the height of the trade dispute in April.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
His administration also introduced stricter measures curtailing the participation of members who pursued gender-affirming medical treatments or changed their names, pronouns, or dress, a decision that drew criticism for marginalizing transgender members.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The United States thus retains an abiding interest in curtailing nuclear proliferation.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Even some right-wing politicians such as Ted Cruz — the current Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, the body that has oversight over the FCC — warned against the government curtailing free speech in response to the Kimmel situation.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers also passed the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act, overruling the Metropolitan Police Department’s rule of curtailing high-speed chases and permitting law enforcement to pursue suspects without as much restraint.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Polls show that Farage's Reform UK party, which has focused its political platform on curtailing immigration, surged in popularity and would likely win an election if held today.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailing
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According to Simpson, the staff first chose this timeline, rather than cutting service entirely or shortening the season more, due to feedback from residents and members of the city's Senior Commission.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Once opened, air exposure and cross-contamination from utensils can introduce moisture and bacteria, shortening their shelf life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Solutions like breathable film packaging and smart logistics play a crucial role in reducing waste and prolonging shelf life.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding sugar, eliminating tobacco, and curbing or skipping alcoholic beverages altogether, play a role in reducing early breast cancer recurrence.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Curtailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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