slimming

adjective

as in diet

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Recent Examples of slimming Now 30 percent off, these stretchy and slimming capris are made from a soft, breathable cotton blend that’s lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day long. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
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diet
Adjective
  • So that was the diet part of it.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
  • There's also some debate about how diet sodas, specifically their artificial sweeteners, affect the gut microbiome and long-term health.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of diet

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“Slimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slimming. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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