Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minifying
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The findings have led to the development of potential medical treatments that scientists hope could cure autoimmune diseases, the committee said, as well as providing more effective cancer treatments and reducing complications after stem cell and organ transplants.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Research has shown the benefits of exercise in mitigating the effects of aging by increasing blood flow to the brain and reducing the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
6 Oct. 2025
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John McAdorey / Shutterstock file Flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport faced delays of around 30 minutes late Tuesday afternoon, but the delay times were decreasing, the FAA said.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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It can be tuned to match your weight and riding style simply by increasing or decreasing the air pressure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
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While headlines have focused on delays and downsizing across some of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 gigaprojects, new data shows the kingdom is still awarding contracts for them.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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After downsizing its military footprint in Europe, the United States should work to build a new bedrock for transatlantic ties focused on technology and economic cooperation.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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But relying on a 35-year-old, who was already showing signs of decline with diminishing velocity, to return to being one of the best pitchers in the sport after Tommy John surgery, is a risk.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Their patches of habitat and their water sources are diminishing; their feeding timeline has grown increasingly erratic, and more barricades are being built all the time, limiting their freedom of movement.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Or consider shortening your get-ready time in the morning with our preferred hot air brush and the sheer concealer that brightens under-eyes.—
Madison Yauger,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The company’s ethos is centered on significantly shortening the drug discovery and development process, ultimately creating medicines to treat the most significant killers, starting with aggressive cancers like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
29 Sep. 2025
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Looking to not be burdened with the massive contract, the Bucks instead decided to cut Lillard and spread out his money over five seasons, lessening the financial impact of the deal.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, lessening the impact of food production on the planet while also making enough to feed the global population will take planning and a coordinated effort among nations, Hicks said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Minifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minifying. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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