Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whittling (down)
Verb
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Historically, consumers tend to respond to big energy-price shocks by cutting back on spending in other areas.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026 -
However, there is hope for afficionados looking to enjoy wine while still cutting back on the booze.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shortly after turning down the big job, her career took on a whole new direction.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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No one is turning down the heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Etienne scored a season-high 11 points, knocking down three 3-pointers.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Hornets, a 43% field-goal shooting team coming in, hit only 18 of 47 (38%), and really struggled from distance, only knocking down 8-of-28 (28%) of their 3-pointers.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Whittling (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittling%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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