cutbacks

Definition of cutbacksnext
plural of cutback

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Noun
  • The demographic changes are one of several factors that led to cuts, said Todd Rinehart, CU’s vice chancellor for enrollment.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • As for the federal government, independent analyses by Grassroots Wildland Firefighters and NPR found that Forest Service wildfire mitigation work is on the decline amid federal staffing cuts.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Eco effort The hotel is marching along a path to zero-landfill waste, helped in part by reductions in single-use plastics and paper materials, plus a swift recycling program.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Crucially, the military should balance these financials with attractive inducements such as robust family health care coverage, prescription drug cost reductions, and partial pension possibilities for those who provide vital service short of a full 20-year career.
    Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
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“Cutbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutbacks. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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