narrow (down)

verb

Definition of narrow (down)next
as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together plans to narrow down the scope of the investigation into the government scandal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrow (down)
  1. compress
  2. condense
  3. squeeze
Verb
  • Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
  • This design not only reduces weight but can also compress upon impact to increase power and shock absorption.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of compress
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of condense
Verb
  • The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of squeeze
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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