retrenchments

plural of retrenchment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrenchments
downturns
Noun
  • The downside of this approach is the risk that funds will not be available when needed, due to unexpected factors like market downturns.
    Aaron Cirksena, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • By paying attention to Black women, policymakers can spot downturns faster and respond sooner, limiting the damage.
    Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Retrenchments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrenchments. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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