cutbacks

Definition of cutbacksnext
plural of cutback

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutbacks
Noun
  • Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.
    José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Showrunner is a scant identifier for Murphy, who, next to Taylor Sheridan and possibly Tyler Perry, cuts, rather, the figure of a streaming imperialist, endlessly iterating formulaic soaps about gender and power in the country.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.
    David Bauder, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
  • While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.
    David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Cutbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutbacks. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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