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as in belt-tightening
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as in curtailment
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Recent Examples of retrenchment
Together, the city and county could face vastly different realities if one of the all-or-none scenarios comes to pass — serious retrenchment, maintaining close to the status quo or even expanding services.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Some reasons for optimism The news industry as a whole is more than two decades in to a retrenchment caused largely by a collapse in the advertising market, and every year brings more reports of journalists laid off as a result.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
This contingent usually tops the list and includes many retailers, and its retrenchment is a signal that inflation-weary consumers are prioritizing essentials.
—Aaron Gregg, Arkansas Online, 29 Dec. 2025
In a year defined by corporate retrenchment, adaptations weren’t treated as opportunities but lifeboats — and the spirit of play never fully reached screens big or small in the end.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Some reasons for optimism The news industry as a whole is more than two decades in to a retrenchment caused largely by a collapse in the advertising market, and every year brings more reports of journalists laid off as a result.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
This contingent usually tops the list and includes many retailers, and its retrenchment is a signal that inflation-weary consumers are prioritizing essentials.
—Aaron Gregg, Arkansas Online, 29 Dec. 2025
In a year defined by corporate retrenchment, adaptations weren’t treated as opportunities but lifeboats — and the spirit of play never fully reached screens big or small in the end.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenchment
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The package extended the belt-tightening path South Africa has been on since 2018, when President Cyril Ramaphosa took over a fiscally strained by ballooning budget shortfalls, rising budget shortfalls and a cascade of credit rating cuts.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The studio's belt-tightening — squeezing the budget down to $3.5 million due to Romero's unwavering artistic stance — left the director to later lament the divergence from his original ambitions.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Jan. 2026
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The management plan outlines when and how those curtailments occur.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the Ivorian latches onto the through pass, Ryan Longman appears into shot, finishing first-time from a cutback to put the away side into the lead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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For the five years to 2030, Beijing has set a goal of reducing carbon emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 17%, compared to the 18% cutback target in the previous five years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Treasuries may end up regaining their haven status, particularly if signs point to an economic downturn.—
Michael MacKenzie,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Big miss The downturn Friday came after the release of the February employment report, which showed employers shed 92,000 jobs in February, undershooting economists' forecasts of 60,000 payroll gains.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Files with 100 to 180 grit are ideal for shaping and shortening gel, acrylic, or press-on nails, while medium grit (around 180 to 220) is better for shaping natural tips—without causing splits or tears.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Penile length shortening is also common following prostatectomy/pelvic surgery.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Retrenchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchment. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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