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narrowed (down)

verb

past tense of narrow (down)
as in compressed
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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  1. compressed
  2. condensed
  3. squeezed
Verb
  • Tech compressed the distance between me and my sources, but phones had done that almost a century ago, with a better quality and consistency.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Fintech revenue multiples have compressed hard from the 2021 peak, and the companies earning a premium today are the ones clearing the rule of 40.
    — Serhii Zakharov, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • To remember also how extremely condensed this period of time is.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The steam is then condensed back into water and reused in a closed cycle.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of condensed
Verb
  • Add in Braxton Berrios, the Giants’ punt returner and backup slot receiver, and that squeezed Slayton out.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Independent designers, once a discovery engine, were being squeezed, while the biggest brands put more investment into their own stores, creating a dichotomy in experiences that Bron felt was palpable.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of squeezed
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“Narrowed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrowed%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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