NARROW (DOWN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

narrow (down)

verb

Definition of narrow (down)

as in to compress

to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together plans to narrow down the scope of the investigation into the government scandal

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Relevance

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The night sky reflected in still water can look more dramatic than the sky itself because reflections compress and simplify structure.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026
And that’s on top of allegedly deleting or compressing billions of logs that should have been preserved.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of compress

Verb

Here is another example in the opening 45 minutes, where Brazil’s midfield is shifted over to the near side to condense the space around Morocco.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
This interview has been condensed for clarity and was translated from Spanish to English.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of condense

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The result is a new generation of patients planning trips around treatments rather than squeezing appointments into an existing vacation.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
With inflation squeezing their margins and rideshare platforms demanding a large share of their earnings, a driver’s split-second decision to accept a fare is a high-stakes calculation of business survival.

— Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

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narrow (down)

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