as in reduced
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of diminished
Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The roles of China and Russia, as Iran’s allies, are strengthened; the role of the United States, substantially diminished.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
However, as things progressed, his role diminished.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The unlikely union lasted 10 years and the mutual admiration between the two famed figures never diminished.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 May 2026
While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Your accomplishments are consistently diminished.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Diminished growth means diminished opportunity.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Over the last few decades, the role of neighborhood councils has been diminished in influence while budgets have been reduced by almost half (which, after adjusting for inflation, is more like 70%).
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Verb
Another theory suggests regulatory changes in China a few years ago appear to have diminished the availability of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The roles of China and Russia, as Iran’s allies, are strengthened; the role of the United States, substantially diminished.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
However, as things progressed, his role diminished.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The unlikely union lasted 10 years and the mutual admiration between the two famed figures never diminished.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 May 2026
While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Your accomplishments are consistently diminished.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Diminished growth means diminished opportunity.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Over the last few decades, the role of neighborhood councils has been diminished in influence while budgets have been reduced by almost half (which, after adjusting for inflation, is more like 70%).
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
Adjective
-
United for Business comes with everything that will keep your production moving forward – reduced airfare, special rates for equipment, custom booking options, airport escort services and a dedicated entertainment support desk.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
-
The car detected that the area had been flooded, but proceeded at a reduced speed anyway.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
-
That lawsuit was dismissed in December.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
-
For business leaders and investors, the May 20 vote should not be dismissed as symbolic diplomacy.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
-
In 2024, that decreased to 20 percent.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
-
School enrollment numbers have decreased markedly in Connecticut in the past two years.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
Once his symptoms subsided, he was transferred to another room, and at least 50 people lined the hallways and cheered him on during the move.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
-
Although fighting largely subsided weeks ago, the Strait of Hormuz, remains blocked.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
Adjective
-
Some are negotiating compressed workweeks to reduce commuting days.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
-
Todeschini also tested this version by launching a scale model of the dart from a tube using compressed gas.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
What many patients encounter instead is medical dismissal—a pattern of having symptoms minimized, deprioritized or inadequately investigated.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 May 2026
-
Senior global brand ambassador Ewan Morgan credited this to the oak used to make the the barrel in which the whisky was aged having a very tight grain which minimized the angel’s share, something that no one expected back when the whiskey was distilled.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Verb
-
But they were felled by poor shooting Friday, making just 35% overall and were particularly bad from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
-
But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
That said, a shorter mortgage term can mean larger monthly payments, thanks to the condensed timeframe (depending on how much of a mortgage balance is being refinanced).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Get out the frozen peaches and sweetened condensed milk, and your blender.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diminished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminished. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
