slim down

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.

Examples of slim down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carver was able to slim down its deficit to one point after a 11-2 run, but the Blue Knights were able to pull away once again, with four straight points, after an attack error by Carver. — Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

The pumps are a standout thanks to their T-Strap architecture, which is defined by a singular, wide strap that slim down and runs directly up the center of the vamp and connects to a delicate ankle loop. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

The cost-saving change is part of an ongoing effort to slim down the 69-year-old National Health Interview Survey, which for years has been suffering from declining response rates. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

While rumors often swirl about which stars have used these medications to slim down, some celebrities have spoken candidly about how GLP-1s have affected their health, weight, and relationships with food. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for slim down

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown