What is another word for thinning down?
Pronunciation: [θˈɪnɪŋ dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Thinning down generally refers to reducing the size or number of something. There are many synonyms for this. Some of the popular ones are slimming down, reducing, decreasing, minimizing, cutting back, paring down, streamlining, trimming, and rationalizing. These words can be used interchangeably in various contexts, such as when someone is looking to slim down their waistline, reducing their workload, minimizing their carbon footprint, trimming expenses, or streamlining a business process. The choice of which synonym to use mainly depends on the context and the writer or speaker's preferred tone and style. Regardless of the synonym chosen, the intent is always to make something leaner, more efficient, and more effective.
