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slimming

VERB
lose weight
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Traditionally, he says, men "almost need a bit of a scare" to start trying to shed the pounds, seeing it as something private and shunning the more social approach some women prefer, like slimming clubs.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Nestlé is trying to end the slump by winning back market share and slimming down its sprawling business.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

The maker of TurboTax and QuickBooks said Wednesday that slimming down its staff would improve efficiency companywide.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

J&J spent the past few years slimming down its business to focus on six categories, one of which is immunology drugs.

From MarketWatch Apr. 14, 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



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