Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minifying
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Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026 -
But since then, SpaceX too has worked on reducing the brightness of its satellites.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Supports Heart Health Magnesium and turmeric together may reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing inflammation, improving circulation, and supporting cardiovascular function.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Back then, debasement was done by decreasing the amount of precious metals within gold and silver coins that were used as currency and increasing the amount of cheaper base metals, like copper.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Drawer organizers and downsizing your utensil stash make any system more efficient.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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Dreaming about downsizing and moving to a quiet corner of the woods is especially tempting amidst the daily rush.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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But while the statement is getting a lot of attention, the far bigger story in Ottawa is the team’s diminishing playoff odds.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The committee’s Democratic members savaged Rubio for diminishing America’s global role; the meeting grew so rancorous that Senator Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho who was Rubio’s closest friend in the Senate, had to repeatedly bang his gavel to bring order.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Melting sea ice has opened new shipping lanes, including the Northern Sea Route, dramatically shortening transit times between Europe and Asia.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Speed, in this context, is less about haste and more about shortening the feedback loop between insight and application.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Queta and Garza have held up well in their respective roles, lessening the Celtics’ need for center help.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yes, the lip lift is a means of lessening the distance between the nose and the mouth—but to what end?—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Minifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minifying. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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