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cut down on

VERB

conserve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hoard maintain preserve safeguard sustain take care of

STRONG

keep nurse scrimp skimp squirrel stash steward support

WEAK

cut back go easy on sock away squirrel away store up use sparingly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hurt

STRONG

ignore let go neglect release

WEAK

destroy spend squander use waste

Example Sentences

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Higher crude prices likely would emerge and cut down on demand, preventing inventories from hitting tank bottoms, Hoffman said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Californians have scaled back holiday travel and cut down on leisure night outs as the prices on the pumps don’t stabilize.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

You can even use pre-peeled garlic, a staple at many restaurants, to cut down on extra prep time.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The Thai government has asked people to take their jackets off as part of measures to cut down on the amount of energy consumed by air conditioning units.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“I can cut down on my travel for the next month,” her father continued.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

cut down on

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