TRUNCATING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

truncating

verb

present participle of truncate

as in shortening

to make less in extent or duration some of the quotations from the movie had to be truncated to fit on tie-in products

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Recent Examples of truncating Those who show up late or not at all get removal orders, further truncating the already limited due process available to immigrants. —

Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026 After three years of closures that shuttered different sections of Highway 1, truncating the 100-mile drive between Carmel and Cambria, the area has seen a surge in tourism that officials want to ensure doesn’t overrun the area. —

Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 The longtime illusion of a mainstream industry involved truncating both ends of the bell curve, the radical and the mercenary. —

Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for truncating

shortening

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And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.

— Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
By shortening the policy statement and dropping forward guidance, Warsh signaled a shift toward a data‑first approach that could leave markets with less advance warning on future rate moves.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026