CUTTING BACK Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting back 1 of 2

noun

as in ungenerosity

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cutting back

2 of 2

verb

present participle of cut back

as in shaving

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument we need to cut back the bushes a bit so that the house number is visible from the street

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as in shortening

to make less in extent or duration cut back the meeting so everyone could leave early for the long weekend

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Recent Examples of cutting back

Verb

If most of the films fall short of profit, what’s to stop a studio from cutting back on supply and cost? — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026 Americans are cutting back on spending amid economic concerns. — Emily Guskin, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 The higher cost of living has about 25% of shoppers cutting back on spending this year, based on the online survey of 582 parents. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2026 On large weeds, try cutting back the top growth to concentrate its effectiveness near the roots. — The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026 Leaving some long vines and cutting back others creates a fuller effect. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Her hospital has been cutting back on staffing and embracing technology that makes work harder for nurses, says Lucio. — Alana Semuels, Time, 30 July 2026 From a moderate Bay Area earthquake to a major California vineyard cutting back operations, Wednesday’s Sacramento Bee covered stories with wide-ranging impacts across Northern California. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Regularly cutting back on sleep could cause the number on the scale to creep up, according to new research. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting back

Noun

What Warren fails to recognize is that the formula of progress that dictates these measures also dictates that they will someday be regarded as the ungenerosity of a primitive people.

— Greg Weiner, National Review, 26 Sep. 2019

Definition of ungenerosity

Verb

With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Kath is competitive only about things that matter, like logging steps or shaving her legs, and the game had no bearing on her reality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of shaving

Verb

Programs can respond by shortening the distance between earning and redeeming.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
This allows new chip layouts to be fabricated immediately after design completion, eliminating the need to manufacture masks for every design iteration and significantly shortening research and development cycles.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of shortening

Noun

Sieler’s selfishness, in this sense his ability to get sacks himself, might be best for the team.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Defeating the dragon and reclaiming the treasure represents the restoration of order and the triumph of generosity over selfishness.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of selfishness

Verb

When cutting them back in the fall for the winter, leave a few branches for wildlife to use for protection, but be sure to remove all of the dead branches to reduce the risk of diseases.

— Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Broadcasters of all sizes, especially local station owners, have been battling cord-cutting and coping with ongoing audience and advertiser shifts away from linear viewing.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cutting

Noun

Phillies starter Andrew Painter did not return for the fifth inning due to left hamstring tightness.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The tightness in refining explains why fuel remains expensive even as crude oil prices have dropped significantly from this year's highs, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods told CNBC's Squawk Box on Friday.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tightness

Verb

Haskell's team is also staying high in quality and coupons, trimming lower-coupon exposures in favor of those that are upward of 5% that the firm thinks are better poised to handle periods of market uncertainty.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Cut the fennel bulbs into quarters, trimming just a bit of the core (leave enough to hold the layers together), then slice thin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of trimming

Noun

Avoid the inevitable pinching and riding up by opting for a more sophisticated silhouette, like the Willit Tailored Linen Shorts.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
This pair has an identical strap design to Stewart’s style, made of a knit fabric to minimize uncomfortable rubbing and pinching.

— Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026