minifying

present participle of minify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minifying
Verb
  • The companies say expanding domestic recycling and processing could strengthen battery supply chains while reducing dependence on virgin critical minerals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Still others are addressing problematic supply chains—recovering and recycling scarce materials, reducing waste, improving traceability, and helping farmers and other suppliers earn a more sustainable living.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The flashing yellow phase at the traffic signal is also meant to help with traffic flow and reduce emissions by decreasing wait times at the light.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In addition, this development shows that behind-the-scenes diplomacy can still be effective, even in an atmosphere of decreasing trust among allies.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In a world where everyone is downsizing, including car manufacturers making their engines smaller, GM has gone the opposite way.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The administration has taken steps to upend the nation's vaccine guidance -- many of them since halted by a judge -- including downsizing the childhood immunization schedule.
    — FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Choose opportunities that expand your options without diminishing your excellence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moving those activities later into the day could create new operational challenges while shortening the prime hours that many skiers prefer.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Newsom also signed Senate Bill 186, which would strengthen the current tax incentive program by shortening the payout schedule for cash refunds and increasing the total refundable amount of unused tax credits.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • House lawmakers have introduced a slew of new bills this month aimed at lessening the impact of gas and fuel prices on Americans' budgets, including floating a tax deduction.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This choice to comply, however, could potentially open discussions between the Clippers and the NBA about lessening the discipline.
    — Matt Schubert, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Minifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minifying. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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