minify

verb

Definition of minifynext
as in to reduce

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  1. reduce
  2. decrease
  3. downsize
  4. diminish
  5. lessen
  6. shorten
  7. abbreviate
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  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of reduce
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  • The Postal Service has grappled with increasing costs as mail volumes have steadily decreased for years.
    — Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
  • Opponents of the task force note that crime was already decreasing in Memphis before the unit’s arrival.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of decrease
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  • The real estate website also reported that the family is now spending more time at their Kenya home and has decided to downsize.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • These layoffs are a part of a bigger effort to downsize Microsoft.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of downsize
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  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • The union said that unresolved complaints made against Hawk and existing climate issues have significantly diminished confidence among many educators.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of diminish
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  • Meanwhile, Israeli attacks, though lessened, have not fully abated, with near-daily strikes killing at least 1,072 people since the ceasefire took effect.
    — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • DeepSeek’s goal is to lessen its reliance on chips from Club name Nvidia and China’s Huawei.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 July 2026
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  • Preventive care reduces avoidable emergency department visits and shortens hospital stays, allowing health systems to focus resources on patients who need the most complex care.
    — Russell Cox, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Sconset, which is actually shortened from its full name Siasconset, is the neighborhood on the east side of Nantucket.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of shorten
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  • The next year, Mourning was traded to the New Jersey Nets, but health concerns abbreviated his stint before he was dealt to the Toronto Raptors for Vince Carter.
    — James Jackson, New York Times, 20 June 2026
  • In recent years, shorts have been getting smaller, shorter, more abbreviated.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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