whittle (down)

verb

Definition of whittle (down)next
as in to cut down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whittle (down)
  1. cut down
  2. cut back
  3. turn down
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  • Closet bins and drawer separators Placing like-items in matching bins and creating compartments in drawers with dividers can help to cut down on visual clutter and achieve a cohesive look.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The technology also significantly cuts down on image speckling, which can be a problem with UST laser projectors.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut down
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  • The ship is brand-new, with a long list of technological bells and whistles designed to cut back on waste and pollution (shore power and food waste biodigesters among them).
    Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
  • As budgets get tight, some executives are always tempted to cut back on marketing.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut back
Verb
  • Under Zaidi, the Giants were turned down by such high-profile players as Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani despite making competitive offers.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The chance to stay in the SEC was too much to turn down.
    Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of turn down
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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