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Recent Examples of curtailed
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Comments can be revealing, especially in societies that are closed and authoritarian in nature where media access to public information is limited by draconian laws and freedom of expression curtailed.
—Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
But the broader ecosystem —preventive outreach, proactive risk mitigation — has been curtailed.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents of Islamabad have been reading between the lines about when these talks might take place, after administrators in both Islamabad and its sister city, Rawalpindi, denied reports on Saturday that commercial activity and transport were being curtailed.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Exports of helium, a key material in chipmaking and other manufacturing processes, have already been significantly curtailed by the fighting.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the strait, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2026
But in the face of rising health care costs and the industry contraction, that system is being significantly curtailed.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The ruling sharply curtailed lawmakers’ ability to use race as a consideration when drawing voting maps, a seismic decision that is likely to kick off a wave of heated redistricting battles across the country.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Comments can be revealing, especially in societies that are closed and authoritarian in nature where media access to public information is limited by draconian laws and freedom of expression curtailed.
—Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
But the broader ecosystem —preventive outreach, proactive risk mitigation — has been curtailed.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents of Islamabad have been reading between the lines about when these talks might take place, after administrators in both Islamabad and its sister city, Rawalpindi, denied reports on Saturday that commercial activity and transport were being curtailed.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Exports of helium, a key material in chipmaking and other manufacturing processes, have already been significantly curtailed by the fighting.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the strait, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2026
But in the face of rising health care costs and the industry contraction, that system is being significantly curtailed.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailed
Adjective
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Speeding up the draft The NFL shortened the time between picks in the first round from 10 minutes to eight, cutting the total duration of the round to less than three hours.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mason Miller and a shutdown bullpen have consistently shortened games for a starting rotation missing Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Liam Merrigan fired an abbreviated no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and a walk as Hingham bested Marshfield 5-0 in five innings.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in this case, that doesn’t matter, because after such an abbreviated Herro season, the Heat simply have to wait to see greater durability, meaning deferring the contract decision.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jamerson’s legacy is that of the architect of modern electric bass playing, particularly the transformation of the bass into a melodic, syncopated force.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In September 2023, under De Zerbi, Brighton’s opening goal again came from a cut-back, this time the right flank.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both were from similar actions, where Paintsil tapped in a cut-back pass that nobody on Sporting’s back line anticipated.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Curtailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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