Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

retrenchment

[ri-trench-muhnt] / rɪˈtrɛntʃ mənt /










Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I think we’ll see some type of retrenchment, and then there’ll be continued upside based on the fundamentals and the fact that there’s so much capex being deployed,” Patti said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Four years from 2030, there has now been, perhaps predictably, a retrenchment.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The retrenchment from Amazon is part of a broader move by Saks to pare back its businesses as it restructures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

A history of solid gains in December should also provide support, particularly given the market’s notable November retrenchment.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

The timing was almost spooky, as the retrenchment at my father’s work continued.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




Vocabulary lists containing retrenchment


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "retrenchment" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com