Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whittled (down)
Verb
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Speaking of heat, cut back on the hot sauce if this is a little too much for your tastes.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Just as in 2025, P&G’s last venture to cut back was prompted by a slowdown in its sales.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Observer noted that Austin previously turned down an appearance at the end of the main event of WrestleMania 40, where his role would have been help take out The Rock before Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns in the main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tatum now stars in director Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman, but the actor previously turned down an offer from the filmmaker to star in the 2010 drama Blue Valentine.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To make the job a little less painful, Amazon knocked down the price of a complete leaf rake set to just $20.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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But after being knocked down by the Chiefs, Brady and the Patriots would end up winning the Super Bowl that season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Whittled (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittled%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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