whittles (down)

present tense third-person singular of whittle (down)

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Verb
  • The Qin Plus remains one of BYD’s best-selling models, and the move follows a series of similar discounts earlier in September for the Tang DM-i, Seal 07 DM-i, and Qin L EV, as well as a broader round of price cuts back in May.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, crafting together can even be a fun way to celebrate Halloween that doesn't involve trick-or-treating and cuts back on candy.
    Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And of course, with TV contracts, no one ever turns down the money.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Later, Taylor turns down a job offer that would bring him back to the Dillon Panthers so his wife, Tami (Britton), can pursue her dream job in Philadelphia.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Whittles (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittles%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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