cutbacks

Definition of cutbacksnext
plural of cutback

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutbacks
Noun
  • But opponents said the cuts were harmful, and there was no guarantee that key funding would be restored.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The Cowboys could save $20 million in cap space by releasing both and designating them as post-June 1 cuts.
    Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Not everyone experiences complete relief, though research shows most patients who get shockwave therapy experience significant reductions in pain with lasting effects and a low recurrence rate.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
  • In four rounds of staffing reductions that include this year’s layoffs, eBay has cut 949 Bay Area jobs, EDD WARN notices show.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Cutbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutbacks. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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