slimming

VERB

lose weight

Synonyms

STRONG

diet reduce slenderize

Antonyms

WEAK

gain

Example Sentences

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As part of a vast slimming down of its business, which has included selling some medical practices, UnitedHealth also said it completed the sale of Optum UK for $400 million.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Ozempic is an injectable anti-diabetic treatment that became popular on social media for its slimming properties.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

After bingeing on labor during the pandemic, many corporations are slimming down as they face economic uncertainty and threats from AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Now, facing economic uncertainty and AI threats, they are slimming down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

I’ve worn black today, because I’ve heard so often that it’s supposed to be slimming.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan