WHITTLE (DOWN) Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

whittle (down)

verb

Definition of whittle (down)

as in to cut down

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If the war does indeed come to an end and oil keeps falling, Warsh might get breathing room for rate cuts down the line.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Courtesy of the Abu Haikal family Haikal said his family’s own homes have been targeted in settler attacks, including having stones thrown at their home, their crops destroyed, trees cut down and property stolen.

— Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 16 June 2026

Definition of cut down

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The episode cuts back and forth between John’s tense interview and his upbringing, revealing how John was conditioned to be fearless from a young age.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Analysis from Bank of America shows that Fed officials already appear to be adapting to Warsh's latest communication style by cutting back on public appearances.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cut back

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Namely, the singer turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom – widely considered the government's highest civilian honor – multiple times.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
On the right wing, Liverpool are targeting Yankuba Minteh — bids of £50million and £60m have been turned down by Brighton & Hove Albion — but have other options if a deal cannot be done.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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