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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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.
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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
Williams, 43, in a new series of interviews, is revealing that GLP-1s are responsible for a recent 31-pound slim down.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, P&G is projecting a headwind from tariffs of $600 million before taxes.
P&G, which owns Pampers, Tide and Swiffer, is planning a broader effort to reevaluate its portfolio, restructure its supply chain and slim down its corporate organization.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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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
Williams, 43, in a new series of interviews, is revealing that GLP-1s are responsible for a recent 31-pound slim down.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, P&G is projecting a headwind from tariffs of $600 million before taxes.
P&G, which owns Pampers, Tide and Swiffer, is planning a broader effort to reevaluate its portfolio, restructure its supply chain and slim down its corporate organization.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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“Slim down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slim%20down. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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