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Definitions

belt-tightening

[belt-tahyt-n-ing] / ˈbɛltˌtaɪt n ɪŋ /
NOUN
cutback
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decline reduction reversal
STRONG
abatement curtailment decrement economy lessening lowering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
increase
WEAK
raise

Example Sentences

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Wolfe doesn’t have to leave home to find tales of belt-tightening; she’s feeling the pinch herself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The low unemployment will help keep households afloat, but expect some belt-tightening to start taking place by May—especially if price pressures remain elevated.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

But aware of the risks, it has brought in a series of belt-tightening measures - including declaring Wednesdays a public holiday and bringing in fuel rationing.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But growing AI adoption, softening consumer and corporate spending, and belt-tightening driven by higher costs likely played a role as well.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

Skydance and RedBird have promised investors that it will find $2 billion in cost savings, which means further belt-tightening and layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025