curtailment

noun

Definition of curtailmentnext
as in abridgment

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Recent Examples of curtailment Such an event would trigger emergency responses, including voluntary industrial curtailments. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026 Sideris said Duke was the first utility to require such curtailments from hyperscalers to get them onto the grid more quickly. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2026 In exchange for the curtailment of some freedoms, the people submit to an authority, thereby gaining protection and security. — George G. Szpiro, Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026 The disruption reflects a broader curtailment of Holy Week traditions. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curtailment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailment
  1. abridgment
  2. shortening
  3. contraction
  4. constriction
  5. compression
  6. contracting
  7. consolidation
  8. abbreviation
Noun
  • The court found that the current cap violated the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of freedom of speech.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Without ever using the words, this House of the Dragon season evokes all-too-real fears about police funding, abridgment of freedom of speech and the insidiousness of theocratic rule.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Definition of abridgment
Noun
  • Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Sky observers say the Fourth of July is when the shortening of days becomes noticeably more rapid.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of shortening
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  • However, Ars Technica has suggested that contractions in the Russian economy led to very recent changes in the country's laws for space advertising that could lead to more examples like this.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • But the contraction also follows one of the most extraordinary expansionary periods in the industry’s history.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of contraction
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  • Vanja recognized that the fitness industry’s focus on repetitive, linear movements actively contributes to physical constriction and chronic injury.
    — Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The season emphasizes emotional constriction and physical limits, not literal clock time.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of constriction
Noun
  • Others may develop nerve compression or intervertebral disc issues which can cause pain.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Anything less can sag or wear out, and anything higher will act as a compression suit that can be a bit intense for casual wear.
    — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of compression
Noun
  • In the process, longstanding federal contracting controls were set aside, no-bid contracts were awarded, and superficial cosmetic work was performed that staff warned would have to be redone.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
  • Based on a Facebook page for Mora’s contracting business, the real estate company only flipped one other property aside from Evangelista’s home.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of contracting
Noun
  • Clissold also said consolidation periods in the market may help the market take some froth out of certain sectors.
    — Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The speculation, which comes amid seismic industry consolidation, follows rumors that Netflix was eyeing Lionsgate.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Definition of consolidation
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  • The security service, also known by its local abbreviation SBU, said an officer serving in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency confessed to killing Berezovska with the help of a former law enforcement officer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • The abbreviation dates to the early 20th century, and the spelling emcee emerged as the spoken form became a standalone noun and verb, meaning to host or present an event.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of abbreviation

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