cuts 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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cuts back

In the longer term, the likelihood of increased production in places like Venezuela and Argentina even as China cuts back on imports suggests lower prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

The chanting stops and cuts back to Atreides speaking to his mother Lady Jessica, and he asks: "How did father do it?"

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

This cuts back on time in bed more slowly, by 15 to 30 minutes each week, until sleep improves.

From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2025

When he finally cuts back to Myrna’s shock, it makes Karsh’s follow-up line even funnier.

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2025

As her son’s condition deteriorates, Celia reluctantly cuts back on her revolutionary activities.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García