as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
plans to narrow down the scope of the investigation into the government scandal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow (down)
Verb
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Why Prostate Cancer Often Presents Without Symptoms In the early stages of prostate cancer, the disease is generally confined to the prostate, so the tumor does not block or compress any nearby organs—nor cause any symptoms, Eswara explained.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Margins in the cannabis industry are significantly compressed due to federal tax restrictions, supply chain inefficiencies, and high operating expenses.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But this particular speck hovers in the sky off the east coast of Florida, serving as a seed for water vapor to condense around and form a cloud.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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My sister looked up at me and ever so gently, with barely perceptible pressure, squeezed my hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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If real estate values turn soft in a region, the decline could squeeze a crucial revenue stream for cities, counties, regional agencies and school districts.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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