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

An April survey of 300 GLP-1 users by the equity research firm William Blair found that 72% were specifically cutting back on hamburgers. — Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 19 July 2026 Many consumers are cutting back on alcohol for health reasons. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 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

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

Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
And while the results last much longer than shaving, each session typically takes more time, especially when treating larger areas like the legs.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Definition of shaving

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This allows new chip layouts to be fabricated immediately after design completion, eliminating the need to manufacture masks for every design iteration and significantly shortening research and development cycles.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
That digital transformation became a key reason for shortening the corporate name from Schlumberger to SLB in 2022.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 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

Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
This past winter, Madison lawmakers shot down a budget proposal that would have paid for a body camera program by cutting funds to the monitor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of cutting

Verb

Rather than just trimming stems and plopping them in a vase, reflexing plays with the form of the flower by gently folding petals backwards to open up the bloom.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still sitting on a huge haul of future draft capital, had to start trimming their supporting cast this offseason because Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ max extensions kicked in.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of trimming

Noun

This pair has an identical strap design to Stewart’s style, made of a knit fabric to minimize uncomfortable rubbing and pinching.

— Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026
The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026