as in to reduce
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to change the way things are done in order to spend less money
When the economy slowed, the company was forced to retrench.
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Recent Examples of retrench
Meanwhile, as lawmakers contend with Trump’s initial steps as president, Democrats are attempting to regroup and retrench their party.
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The Editors, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
As banks retrench under the heavy weight of Basel III regulations, private credit funds are stepping in to bridge the financing gaps.
—Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Now these and other policies will be tainted by his impeachment and subject to partisan attacks, while Seoul likely retrenches on all fronts.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
The right has retrenched in the face of Russian aggression in Europe, while the left has demonstrated a chronic allergy to deterring Iran and supporting Israel.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
As banks retrench under the heavy weight of Basel III regulations, private credit funds are stepping in to bridge the financing gaps.
—Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Now these and other policies will be tainted by his impeachment and subject to partisan attacks, while Seoul likely retrenches on all fronts.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
The right has retrenched in the face of Russian aggression in Europe, while the left has demonstrated a chronic allergy to deterring Iran and supporting Israel.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrench
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The venue renovations have significantly increased hospitality and premium offerings with new pubs, clubs, restaurants and seating, while reducing the number of suites from 70 to 40.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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According to Caltrans, the speed limit in the construction zone was reduced to 55 mph to protect construction crews and motorists.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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People will chew on the Broadway first of an Othello directed and lead-produced by black men—Leon and Brian Anthony Moreland, respectively—and cut their assumptions about that to fit their pre-existing views.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Second half Utah cut the deficit to one after outscoring Sacramento 13-5 to start the second half, but the Kings responded with an 11-1 run to push the lead back to double digits.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s push to slash through the federal government, led by the billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency initiative, was expected to target thousands of IRS positions nationwide.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 30-year-old wildlife biologist was among roughly 2,000 U.S. Forest Service workers who were fired as part of President Trump and billionaire advisor Elon Musk’s push to slash the federal workforce.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The tech-heavy index briefly reached a 10% decline from its most recent closing high, which is what the market considers a correction, but gains for Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech heavyweights helped pare those losses.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Stoxx 600 provisionally closed 0.51% lower, paring earlier losses, as autos shed 4%.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The team found that mature giant kelp beds shrank after the 2016 Soberanes fire in Monterey County, the 2017 Thomas fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, and the 2018 Woolsey fire in the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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With interest rates remaining high, corporate margins are shrinking, forcing businesses to cut back.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The government's 2024 request also sought to have Google's investment in AI firms curtailed even though this isn't directly related to search.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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Federal spending has also been curtailed, turning off access to some people’s livelihoods and services.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Historical context Presidential honeymoons used to stretch on for many months and sometimes years, but they have become truncated in recent decades.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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And eventually, the avoidance of failure morphs into avoidance of success, truncating career trajectories in the long run.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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New York Open Data showed that certain types of delays, such as those related to braking issues, rail and roadbed problems and service delivery, decreased on the A line from September to December.—
Nic F. Anderson,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Retrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrench. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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