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
Russia has relied on China as the main source of machinery and electronics to keep its military machine running after Western sanctions curtailed high-tech supplies.
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
The Trump administration as already purged important health information from websites, halted flu vaccination campaigns and curtailed studies about misinformation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Within the College of Cardinals, views diverge: at least 17 cardinals publicly objected to curtailing the Latin Mass, while others back Francis' one-form approach.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
While many of the Biden-era repayment and forgiveness options are being curtailed or eliminated, several programs remain in place, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
The Trump administration as already purged important health information from websites, halted flu vaccination campaigns and curtailed studies about misinformation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Within the College of Cardinals, views diverge: at least 17 cardinals publicly objected to curtailing the Latin Mass, while others back Francis' one-form approach.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
While many of the Biden-era repayment and forgiveness options are being curtailed or eliminated, several programs remain in place, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtail
shorten
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Together, the two companies shorten supply lines, increase transparency, and provide domestic manufacturers with reliable, high-quality inputs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Warm temperatures speed up the blooming, shortening the season.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Curtail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtail. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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