narrow (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow (down)
Verb
  • And the extreme pressure and friction of the move compresses the air molecules in front of Starship, creating a glowing plasma that is the signature of the stretch of flight known as reentry.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Some corporate margins, which have proven remarkably resilient, could compress if demand softens.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Freeman took rookie Chad Patrick deep for the first Dodgers run, and his teammates squeezed a second run out of Brewers closer Abner Uribe in the ninth.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Nara announced the cute name in a post on her Instagram showing little Fawnie curled up in soft blankets, along with a video clip squeezing her tiny hand.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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