toning (down)

present participle of tone (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toning (down)
Verb
  • In the first fiscal quarter ended June 28, sales in Greater China were down 5 percent, with mainland China decreasing 4 percent.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Use a Weighted Vest Weight loss requires increasing daily physical activity, decreasing daily caloric intake, or both.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For now at least, that reality isn’t blunting the temporary ardor for counter-attack.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The move is meant to help people start recovering quickly while reducing financial stress on property owners, City Administrator Jim Archambo told members of the council.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Other lifestyle changes—like exercising, eating whole foods, and reducing stress—can help lower your blood pressure.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Toning (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toning%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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