slimming

VERB

lose weight

Synonyms

STRONG

diet reduce slenderize

Antonyms

WEAK

gain

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Labour MP for Neath and Swansea East Carolyn Harris dropped from a size 24 to a size 10 after taking the slimming drug in October 2024 having developed mobility issues.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

The column of light in front of us is closing, slimming into a pinpoint.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer