RETRENCHMENTS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

retrenchments

noun

plural of retrenchment

as in cutbacks

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downturns

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Europe often moves the other way, hoarding labor through downturns, and analysts count that instinct among the reasons its productivity has recently stalled.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Hermès keeps its famous leather goods intentionally hard to find, which protects the brand from economic downturns and keeps profit margins incredibly high.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

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