narrow (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow (down)
Verb
  • Additionally, gross margins are projected to compress by 4 to 5 percentage points due to aggressive inventory clearance strategies.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Although Winters captures Sophie’s despair, her character gets compressed into a plot point and her arc produces a jarring shift in mood.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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