cutbacks

plural of cutback

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutbacks
Noun
  • Investors peg the chances of three quarter-point rate cuts by the end of this year at about 76%, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines told employees to prepare for a lighter schedule and more headcount reductions, CNBC's Leslie Josephs learned last night.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
  • More expensive debt can restrict business growth opportunities, so interest-rate reductions tend to benefit stock prices.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Cutbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutbacks. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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