RETRENCHMENTS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

retrenchments

noun

plural of retrenchment

as in cutbacks

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downturns

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For decades, letter shapes have been used to sum up the economy, especially following major downturns.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Comptroller Phil Diamond has said a minimum of $300 million should be held in reserve to protect against tourism market downturns that could impair the county’s ability to pay for its ongoing obligations.

— Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

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