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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minifying
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This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Conversely, by reducing the number of vehicles entering Manhattan, the initiative could dramatically transform the urban commuting experience.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The decline of the corridor, brought on by pandemic-era lockdowns and the ensuing shift in workplace dynamics, has been further punctuated by tenants in the market downsizing their space needs and seeking out amenity-rich properties closer to the water.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fong says that could lead to changes in businesses’ cost structures, such as downsizing operations and laying off workers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures can cause squash to ripen too quickly, shortening its shelf life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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One of the most difficult parts of wedding planning is shortening the guest list.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, clients might pursue more efficient AI models, lessening the need for Nvidia’s chips.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Minifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minifying. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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