slim down

phrasal verb

slimmed down; slimming down; slims down
1
: to lose weight : to become thinner
2
: to make (something) smaller : reduce
We have to slim down the company's advertising budget.

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However, distributors have been moving toward more package offerings, trying to slim down core bundles, with more customizable add-ons and tweaks. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 The odds of winning one of the prizes are 1 in 24.9, but those chances slim down to 1 in 292.2 million for the jackpot. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 For those looking to slim down and for anyone aiming for a healthier lifestyle overall, here's a clear look at pervasive UPFs in everyday eating — and how to make the wisest meal choices. Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025 The team cut running back and returner Raheem Blackshear on Tuesday morning, according to a league source, as its quest to slim down its roster to 53 by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. roster deadline continues. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slim down

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“Slim down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slim%20down. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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