Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whittling (down)
Verb
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However, there is hope for afficionados looking to enjoy wine while still cutting back on the booze.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Harvest by cutting back leaves when young, since these are sweeter than older leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No one is turning down the heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His 47 percent conversion rate on those attempts isn’t quite high enough to warrant turning down layups that could lead to three-point plays and put opponents into foul trouble.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Texas newcomer Aaliyah Crump gives Schaefer another versatile defender on the perimeter with the capability of knocking down 3-pointers.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although the Hornets started off struggling behind the 3-point arc against Portland, eventually knocking down 16 of 42 attempts, no team in the league has been on the same plane as Charlotte lately.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Whittling (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittling%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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