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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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"I've had to cut back on things," says Shania, "mainly treats for the kids or days out mostly."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Moderna cut back on both research and administrative expenses during the quarter.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It is also working to reduce the use of diesel generators, increase recycling and cut back on food waste at key sites.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

If you can’t sustain higher spending, then you have to cut back.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Beatrice Ziaty, for example, liked to make spicy stews, but she cut back on the peppers whenever Luma was coming over because she knew the coach couldn’t handle the spicy food.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John