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
Trump also alluded briefly to the diminishing trade between the U.S. and China in the wake of the tariff standoff when a reporter asked about falling container volumes at U.S. ports.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
In the early evening hours, the megawatts produced by solar quickly diminishes as the sun sets.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
That doesn’t mean his sway—for good or for ill—over his Republican Party is at all diminished.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2025
When asked if the data could have been diminished because the device was taken inside Albert's home, Whiffin said yes.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 3 May 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
In the early evening hours, the megawatts produced by solar quickly diminishes as the sun sets.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
That doesn’t mean his sway—for good or for ill—over his Republican Party is at all diminished.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2025
When asked if the data could have been diminished because the device was taken inside Albert's home, Whiffin said yes.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminish
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Each peptide tackles a different task (like minimizing expression lines or fading dark spots), while calming cica and barrier-loving oils like olive, jojoba, and moringa keep skin nourished and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2025
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Recycling reduces environmental strain by minimizing waste and the need for new resources.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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An estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposals would reduce the number of people with health care by at least 7.6 million from the Medicaid changes, and possibly more with other changes to the Affordable Care Act.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In Sacramento, California, the weather service warned its office would have reduced staffing overnight.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The four-seamer might be decreasing in usage, and the worst single pitch in the game - but the great ones have great ones.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Research has also shown that being outside in nature can help decrease anxiety, stress, and anger, according to a UC Davis Health blog post.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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Lisa Wins, But Sincerity Takes the Crown When the eyeliner dries and the laughter subsides, Lisa Gilroy emerges as the episode’s victor.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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That fear subsided after the war became bogged down in Ukraine’s east.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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While the cost of groceries, on average, declined, the report found the price of dining out got more expensive and is up about 4% from the past year.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Rea had become a free agent when the Brewers declined their $5.5 million option for this year, deciding to instead pay him a $1 million buyout.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Diminish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminish. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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