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Definition of diminishednext
as in reduced

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verb

past tense of diminish
1
as in dismissed
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 decreased
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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3
as in subsided
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 diminished
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In a crucial series, the Phillies not only secured a win but also potentially diminished the trade value of two key Mets pitchers, Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 But his chances of regular starts next season have diminished, with Joao Pedro first choice up front and Rogers earmarked to play in an attacking role on the left. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Another organizer of the walkout, Meredith, had also had her role diminished. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 That diminished the only federal agency devoted solely to helping local election officials prepare for the 2026 midterms. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The ocean’s abundance had been dramatically diminished, but few recreational fishermen noticed; their expectations had been downsized, too. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Spiritual steadfastness reveals that because Life is God, it cannot be fractured, diminished, or lost. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through. — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Since 1912, presidents have issued more than a dozen proclamations that diminished monuments, according to a National Park Service database. — ABC News, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
  1. reduced
  2. dismissed
  3. decreased
  4. subsided
  5. compressed
  6. minimized
  7. fell
  8. condensed
Adjective
  • Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries had doubled since the beginning of 2026, Reuters reported, contributing to refinery shutdowns and reduced production of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Many of those prosecuted cooperated with US authorities in exchange for reduced sentences, which aided in the trial against El Chapo, who was also sentenced to life in prison in 2019.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of reduced
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  • Scott first attended Arizona State on a partial golf scholarship, but was dismissed from the team after an incident with a visiting recruit.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
  • In our most recent conversation, Gershman dismissed the account Sebold gave in her memoir and downplayed the parts of her testimony that were more ambiguous.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
Definition of dismissed
Verb
  • Researchers could not attribute increased or decreased beach erosion to higher global average temperatures.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • So while the air won’t be clear Sunday, the greatest risk appears to have passed and the threat of rain or lightning interrupting the game also has decreased, with the forecast calling for temperatures in the mid-80s and 55% humidity at kickoff.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of decreased
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  • Instantly after hearing that his uncertainty around the company subsided.
    — Erianne Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • After Covid subsided, Congress tried to fill this NSC gap by legislating a new White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response but provided no funding to staff it.
    — David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026
Definition of subsided
Adjective
  • In its reporting, Curbed attributed many of those conditions to what contractors described as a compressed timeline leading up to the museum’s opening.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 July 2026
  • Under his watch almost three years ago, FIFA unexpectedly announced a compressed bidding timeline for the 2034 World Cup, giving countries less than a month to submit expressions of interest.
    — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • The team successfully minimized these electrical traps by adjusting the processing of the electrolyte, thereby reducing electron leakage.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity, the department says.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of minimized
Verb
  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell
Adjective
  • While cake is cooling, whisk together cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • The gallery presents a condensed history of blue-and-white ceramics globally in dishes, starting in the Middle East with a 9th century Iraqi piece.
    — Stephanie Shih June 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
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