Definitions

cut back

VERB

economize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb curtail cut down decrease lessen lower pare prune reduce retrench shorten slash trim

WEAK

abbreviate abridge check clip cut mark down mark off shave

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen raise strengthen

WEAK

spend squander waste

Example Sentences

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Smaller brews are taking on new life now, as many drinkers cut back on their spending and alcohol consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

New research argues that frustration among employers over the effects of working from home may be leading them to cut back on hiring young workers altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

If you’re not looking to drop $100 right now, there are other low-cost and no-cost adjustments you can make to cut back on bills while keeping cool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Vinicius Jr collected the ball on the left side of the box, cut back on to his right foot and bent an unstoppable shot into the far corner.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Then they cut back his schedule to five days a week.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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