narrow (down)

verb

Definition of narrow (down)next
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)
  1. compress
  2. condense
  3. squeeze
Verb
  • Note that down sleeping bags shouldn’t be compressed when storing long-term to avoid the down losing its loft, or in other words, insulating abilities.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Like other mattress-in-a-box options, the Avocado arrives compressed.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of compress
Verb
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Alena Botros, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of condense
Verb
  • Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of squeeze
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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