narrow (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow (down)
Verb
  • It's considered lossless to the eye, but the signal is actually compressed at a 3:1 ratio.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 13 July 2025
  • However, extreme space weather events may compress – or in some cases, peel back – the Earth’s magnetic shield.
    Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 July 2025
  • The conversation has been slightly edited and condensed for clarity.
    Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Marlene alleged her son grabbed and started to squeeze her throat.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • Kalvin Phillips squeezes a pass through the gap and into Omari Hutchinson, taking three Forest players out of the game.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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