CUTTING BACK Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting back 1 of 2

noun

as in ungenerosity

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cutting back

2 of 2

verb

present participle of cut back

as in shaving

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument we need to cut back the bushes a bit so that the house number is visible from the street

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as in shortening

to make less in extent or duration cut back the meeting so everyone could leave early for the long weekend

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Recent Examples of cutting back

Verb

Another $13 million will be saved mostly by cutting back on contractors from professional services firms and backfilling some roles with its own staff. — Daniela Sirtori, Fortune, 9 July 2026 That could mean cutting back on driving, if that's an option for you. — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 9 July 2026 Firms that promised young talent a place to build and grow are now cutting back. — Vince Carrabba, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Gary is revamping its year-old curbside recycling program, cutting back to a biweekly pickup schedule and placing an emphasis on reducing contamination of items placed in the bins. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 In fact, cutting back during extreme heat reduces waste buildup and oxygen demands. — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 The council, which voted 12-0 to place the measure on the ballot, has been thinking about cutting back on the number of meetings for a few years. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Many herbaceous perennials benefit from cutting back in late winter before new growth emerges. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Medicare's bridge program comes as companies that provide health insurance for most working-age adults are cutting back coverage. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting back

Noun

What Warren fails to recognize is that the formula of progress that dictates these measures also dictates that they will someday be regarded as the ungenerosity of a primitive people.

— Greg Weiner, National Review, 26 Sep. 2019

Definition of ungenerosity

Verb

Engineers could move more quickly from sketches to testable 3D designs, reducing development costs, shortening design cycles, and exploring a wider range of ideas without creating large amounts of new training data.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
On Tuesday, a Paris appeals court cleared a path for the 57-year-old Le Pen to run by shortening a ban on seeking public office that had spelled possible doom for her ambitions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of shortening

Noun

Feelings from optimism to selfishness to lust are all neatly captured with song and dance.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
After Portugal’s 1-1 tie against DR Congo, Henry explained the selfishness of Cristiano Ronaldo’s movement, not opening space for a teammate.

— Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 18 June 2026

Definition of selfishness

Verb

The vibes at Wrigley should be stellar this weekend as the Champions Gate at Gallagher Way will be unveiled before Saturday’s game with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Rather than report on every float in this parade of horribles, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed and hirsute higher education observer Bryan Alexander have started cost-cutting trackers.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of cutting

Noun

Fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke can irritate eyes, nose, and throat, and cause coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fatigue.

— Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026
Guehi has felt tightness in his hamstring this week following the Mexico game while Rice has been suffering with illness.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of tightness

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Conviction should not prevent an investor from trimming or exiting once the valuation has absorbed the catalyst.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
While some varieties will rebloom without deadheading, trimming fading flowers keeps the flower bed from looking tired.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of trimming

Noun

The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
The Maui flip-flops target key pressure points on the sole of the foot to help evenly distribute weight and reduce stress, while the wide toe post is designed to minimize pinching and blisters.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026