CURTAILMENT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

curtailment

noun

Definition of curtailment

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

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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

There are methods to monitor workloads, whether by shortening starts or skipping them altogether.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Jump to Nutrition Facts Cream of tartar gives the cookies their signature snickerdoodle tang, while coconut oil mimics the flavor and texture of vegetable shortening, another traditional ingredient in snickerdoodles.

— Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of shortening

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Further disruption could weaken the rial, push inflation toward triple digits, and deepen an economic contraction currently estimated at 5%, a former Iranian central bank adviser told CNBC.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The index measures the percentage difference between companies reporting expansion against contraction.

— Sean Conlon,Joseph Wilkins,Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of contraction

Noun

Consequently, the rapid temperature change and accompanying constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the palate can produce a stronger pain signal than in individuals without migraine, resulting in a more pronounced headache.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of constriction

Noun

The trailer has shots of medical staff treating screaming and severely injured patients, performing chest compressions and Robby consoling a grieving family member who received some tragic news.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Compression shorts In recent times, compression shorts have become increasingly popular as workout shorts.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of compression

Noun

As much as ten percent (and perhaps even more) of their staff work on law-related, contracting, and cybersecurity teams.

— Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
The July 2026 jobs report showed the economy contracting by 23,000 jobs against a consensus forecast of positive 83,000.

— Susan LaMotte, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of contracting

Noun

For borrowers with multiple large unsecured debts, formal debt relief strategies, like debt consolidation, debt management or debt settlement may also be worth considering.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Pressure from the Pentagon was forcing a wave of consolidation and asset sales.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidation

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Yet when the latter is replaced by the abbreviation algol (Algorithmic Language), a whole other order of reference comes into view, involving celestial movements and mythic monstrosities.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names.

— Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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