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Recent Examples of minify
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Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minify
Verb
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And don’t overlook the device section—Oura Ring and T3 are significantly reduced, much to our excitement.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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For all adolescents, participating in a sports team can reduce anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness.—
Gavin Yamey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Several people are still unaccounted for, but the number of missing people has slowly decreased, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The couple downsized in 2022, selling the Scripps Ranch property and moving to a smaller home on Humo Drive in Poway.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Most recently the administration asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for downsizing the federal workforce despite multiple court rulings that congressional approval is needed to make such aggressive reductions.—
Ragan Whitlock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The perception that Iran’s military strength is significantly diminished will raise questions about the stability of its political system.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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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,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Another dependable starter would fortify their group and could lessen the pressure on Will Warren, and relying on Luis Gil to return to form after missing the entirety of the season so far with a lat injury.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The smoke eventually lessened, but continued causing widespread unhealthy air quality in the United States throughout the spring and summer.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Drake, a frequent collaborator, has so far scored 135 placements between Nos. 1 and 10 on the tally, which previously featured more than 10 spaces, but which was shortened several years ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Boelter is a married father of five but often stayed at Carlson’s home in North Minneapolis to shorten his commute from Green Isle, Minn., to work.—
Jim Mustian,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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The phrase – abbreviated as WCWGPLT – has shifted from snark to sting.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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Formed in 2009, Girish and the Chronicles (often abbreviated as GATC) have become one of India’s leading hard rock exports.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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