as in shortening
to make less in extent or duration
curtailed the school day because of the stormy weather
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Recent Examples of curtailing
At the same time, hot and dry conditions in some states are creating dangerously flammable conditions and curtailing big celebrations.
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Staff Report,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
And, even if Díaz-Canel again invited Cubans abroad to invest in the country and promised a new legal framework to protect investments, Cuba’s repressive laws curtailing citizen rights, including property rights, are still in place.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
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Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
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ABC News,
5 June 2026
The conflict has in effect closed the Strait of Hormuz, curtailing exports of oil and gas products, notably jet fuel, leading to dire warnings for the global airline industry.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
On Tuesday, amid conversations on expanding the College Football Playoff and curtailing rules in regard to governing athletics, Lane Kiffin became the center of attention once again.
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Trey Wallace Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
In an interview about his 2022 book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates said that curtailing consumption to eliminate carbon emissions is of limited value.
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John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Staff Report,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
And, even if Díaz-Canel again invited Cubans abroad to invest in the country and promised a new legal framework to protect investments, Cuba’s repressive laws curtailing citizen rights, including property rights, are still in place.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
—
ABC News,
5 June 2026
The conflict has in effect closed the Strait of Hormuz, curtailing exports of oil and gas products, notably jet fuel, leading to dire warnings for the global airline industry.
—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
On Tuesday, amid conversations on expanding the College Football Playoff and curtailing rules in regard to governing athletics, Lane Kiffin became the center of attention once again.
—
Trey Wallace Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
In an interview about his 2022 book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates said that curtailing consumption to eliminate carbon emissions is of limited value.
—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailing
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While anagen duration is largely inherited, factors like nutrition, stress, and hormones significantly influence hair health and loss, with androgens notably shortening scalp hair's growth phase.
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The changes allow some large IPOs to become eligible for the Nasdaq-100 after just 15 trading days, dramatically shortening what had historically been a far longer waiting period.
Verb
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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“Curtailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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