whittling

present participle of whittle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whittling
Verb
  • And the itemizing of it, breaking it up, short form, the clipping it out.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In Don’t Look Back, Bob is reading in a newspaper clipping about himself.
    Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.
    Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Whittling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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