1
as in to minimize
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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2
as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the state's blood supplies were severely diminished by the two consecutive disasters
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the sound of the train diminished as our distance from it increased
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Recent Examples of diminish
This extra moonlight was historically used by farmers to harvest their crops for longer after dusk amid diminishing temperatures and fewer daylight hours in the fall.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Certain bacterial groups either proliferate or diminish depending on the specific plastic type introduced.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The dry and breezy weather system is forecast to persist through the afternoon and is expected to weaken only with the onset of evening, as wind gusts diminish and relative humidity increases.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Certain bacterial groups either proliferate or diminish depending on the specific plastic type introduced.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The dry and breezy weather system is forecast to persist through the afternoon and is expected to weaken only with the onset of evening, as wind gusts diminish and relative humidity increases.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminish
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Amen Thompson wasn’t going to be counted on as Houston’s primary ballhandler until Fred VanVleet’s injury, but the Rockets should be leaning on Thompson as a point guard going forward, especially to minimize Thompson’s lack of shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a handsome Japanese cutting board that’s designed to minimize stress on your hand and lengthen the life of your chef’s knives.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Onboarding can be personalized based on the team and role, helping people get productive faster and reducing the need for additional training.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This means targeted improvements could significantly reduce overall pollution without an industry-wide overhaul.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sesame oil is high in antioxidants that may help decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease, along with reducing joint pain related to arthritis.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Seven of those charged previously pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and prosecutors moved to dismiss their felony counts.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Olguin dismissed the case in 2022 after finding Elden’s claims were time-barred without addressing the substance of his allegations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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There was some concern about Mayfield’s status for the Bucs’ Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, but those worries were likely subsided after Mayfield was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The annexation question appeared to subside for a time afterwards.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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And some items, though limited, have seen prices decline, including Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip ice cream, Montgomery Inn’s full rack of ribs, Pringles potato chips and Red and Blue Bicycle Playing cards (though a standard deck has risen 11% in line with the overall index.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix has declined to comment on Musk’s campaign.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Diminish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminish. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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