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reducing

[rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ]

reducing Definition

  • 1making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
  • 2the process of losing weight or becoming thinner

Using reducing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reducing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet can improve your health.

  • Example

    The company is reducing its workforce by 20%.

  • Example

    She's been reducing her calorie intake to lose weight.

  • Example

    The medication is effective in reducing inflammation.

reducing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with reducing

  • cause someone to cry

    Example

    The movie was so sad it reduced me to tears.

  • completely destroy something

    Example

    The earthquake reduced the city to rubble.

  • burn something completely

    Example

    The fire reduced the house to ashes.

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Summary: reducing in Brief

The verb 'reducing' [rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ] means making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. It can also refer to the process of losing weight or becoming thinner. Examples include 'Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet can improve your health.' and 'She's been reducing her calorie intake to lose weight.' Phrases like 'reduce to tears' and 'reduce to rubble' denote causing someone to cry and completely destroying something, respectively.

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