straitened 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of straitenednext
as in pinched

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straitened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of straiten
as in reduced

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  1. reduced
  2. insolvent
  3. bankrupt
Verb
  • The final amount could be affected by two factors — the number of claims and how much of the settlement fund is reduced to cover legal fees and costs.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of reduced
Adjective
  • Without the changes, Social Security was projected to become insolvent in 2035, which would mean lower benefits if nothing is done.
    David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Paul says the bill, which has 13 Senate Republican co-sponsors, would lead Social Security to become insolvent more quickly.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of insolvent
Adjective
  • Discount chain Big Lots is expected to close all but a few hundred stores after the bankrupt company reached a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to transfer some of its locations.
    Ahtra Elnashar, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
  • So will the Social Security Fairness Act bankrupt the Social Security Trust Funds?
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of bankrupt
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