cutbacks

plural of cutback

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutbacks
Noun
  • Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.
    JOSH FUNK, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
  • But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • During Amazon's earnings call on Thursday, Jassy used a familiar line when asked about the reductions.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Cutbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutbacks. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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