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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whittling (down)
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In fact, cutting back during extreme heat reduces waste buildup and oxygen demands.
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The council, which voted 12-0 to place the measure on the ballot, has been thinking about cutting back on the number of meetings for a few years.
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Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys said the city has spent four years turning down redevelopment offers for Palmetto Research Park in an effort to hold the property for higher-wage employers.
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Value your time by turning down unpaid tasks.
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At least 2,295 people have died and another 11,267 were injured from the pair of earthquakes that struck on June 24, knocking down buildings and sending residents racing into the street, Venezuelan lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said Wednesday.
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Frazier won by unanimous decision after knocking down Ali in Round 15.
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“Whittling (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittling%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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