MINIFYING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

minifying

verb

present participle of minify

as in reducing

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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

Definition of reducing

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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

Definition of decreasing

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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

Definition of downsizing

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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

Definition of diminishing

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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

Definition of shortening

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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

Definition of lessening

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