as in to shorten
to make less in extent or duration
curtailed the school day because of the stormy weather
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Recent Examples of curtail
The Rangers fouled off 16 pitches, prolonging plate appearances that McCullers must find ways to curtail.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Yet a margin squeeze for many companies will likely curtail business investment and hiring, JPMorgan Chase said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Industry analysts are projecting that Canadians, who represent the largest segment of international travel to the U.S. and Chicago, will curtail travel south of the border in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats to annex their country as the 51st state.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Under Trump, border encounters with migrants have dropped dramatically amid tougher enforcement and drastically curtailed asylum and refugee programs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Yet a margin squeeze for many companies will likely curtail business investment and hiring, JPMorgan Chase said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Industry analysts are projecting that Canadians, who represent the largest segment of international travel to the U.S. and Chicago, will curtail travel south of the border in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats to annex their country as the 51st state.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Under Trump, border encounters with migrants have dropped dramatically amid tougher enforcement and drastically curtailed asylum and refugee programs.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtail
shorten
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The jacket sleeves were shortened along with her trousers, leaving a well-deserved moment for Jackson’s statement combat boots.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Paper gowns could be easily shortened to miniskirt length to wear as a reception or getaway dress.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Curtail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtail. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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