Synonyms

slimming

British

/ ˈslɪmɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of or concern with becoming slim or slimmer as by losing weight
2. ( as modifier )
  
  slimming aids

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Example Sentences

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Many companies are slimming down portfolios, restructuring operations, and investing more in healthier, innovative products.

From Barron's

After bingeing on labor during the pandemic, many corporations are slimming down as they face economic uncertainty and threats from AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Citigroup isn’t just talking about slimming down its sprawling global operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

She stressed that the findings come from medical trials rather than real life and more studies of the longer-term effects of new slimming jabs would be helpful.

From BBC

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