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cutting down

NOUN
contraction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decrease deflation recession reduction shrinkage
STRONG
abbreviation abridgment compression condensation condensing confinement constriction curtailment diminution dwindling elision evaporation lessening narrowing omission receding reducing shrinking tightening withdrawal
WEAK
abbreviating abridging confining curtailing decreasing deflating diminishing drawing together evaporating lopping omitting shrivelling tensing withdrawing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enlargement increase
STRONG
expansion opening
WEAK
amplification dilation extension lengthening spread stretch
NOUN
reducing
Synonyms
STRONG
abbreviating compressing condensing contracting contraction decreasing dieting diminishing discounting downsizing lessening reduction shortening shrinking
WEAK
marking down paring down
Antonyms
STRONG
enlargement increase

Example Sentences

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The aim is to let customers complete much of the purchase and financing paperwork from home, cutting down on the amount of time spent in a physical store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The only exception came when Reaves drove in the lane, wrapped a pass around his back and found Ayton cutting down the lane for a vicious two-handed dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Remodelling her serve with the guidance of biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan proved vital in cutting down on the double faults that had plagued her.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Kroger executives said earlier this month that people are becoming “more selective” when visiting their stores, buying more on promotion and cutting down on buying general merchandise.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“He felt guilty because he grew up rich in a family that made millions cutting down forests in Washington and Oregon.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti