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slimming

VERB
lose weight
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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As he boosts RIG, Navratil has set about slimming down Nestlé.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Campari’s positive performance was offset by the slimming of inventory for lower priority brands, they added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

Surgical procedures and weight-loss drugs are growing in popularity, with some influencers detailing their own slimming journeys to both acclaim and criticism.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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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