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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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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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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
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Alannah’s presence on Season 8 of Love Island USA was heavily diminished following her first appearance.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The weight that was added to the structure over its lifetime diminished the building’s margins against failure, the report said.
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Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Loads added to the structure over its life further diminished the margins against failure.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Still, Sadeq acknowledged the Ashura ceremony would be much diminished compared with previous years.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
With Wilson back from injury and utility infielder Zack Gelof in the midst of a 24-game hitting streak, Williams’ utility role had diminished and became less important than adding a slugger capable of hitting left-handed pitching, given Rooker’s absence.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
As the companies’ power and dominance have mushroomed, their sense of accountability has diminished proportionately.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
His influence diminished every week.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
Trump’s critics, especially in Israel, worry that the agreement effectively allows Iran to repair a proxy force diminished by months of Israeli pummeling.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Alannah’s presence on Season 8 of Love Island USA was heavily diminished following her first appearance.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The weight that was added to the structure over its lifetime diminished the building’s margins against failure, the report said.
—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Loads added to the structure over its life further diminished the margins against failure.
—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Still, Sadeq acknowledged the Ashura ceremony would be much diminished compared with previous years.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
With Wilson back from injury and utility infielder Zack Gelof in the midst of a 24-game hitting streak, Williams’ utility role had diminished and became less important than adding a slugger capable of hitting left-handed pitching, given Rooker’s absence.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
As the companies’ power and dominance have mushroomed, their sense of accountability has diminished proportionately.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
His influence diminished every week.
—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
Adjective
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Nienhuis said Billy Mansfield previously indicated there could be more bodies in Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties, but investigators were unable to reach an agreement that would have provided additional information in exchange for reduced charges.
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
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Johnson is among six people featured by Pam Bondi whose cases have now been dismissed.
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Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher and Josh Tongue were dismissed in two double-wicket maidens by Henry.
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In March, a nurse assessed Parias for complaints of increasing pain, and the nurse noted decreased mobility, prompting the nurse to submit a referral for an orthopedic evaluation, as well as additional medications.
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This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.
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Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.
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While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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The six-minute quasi-title track works as a centerpiece, its compressed qanun (a stringed Middle Eastern instrument, played here by the acclaimed Syrian musician Maya Youssef) looping in the background as electronic pulses, foreboding pianos, and disembodied voices swirl around the mix.
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Cities and counties with little experience as real-estate developers were suddenly tasked with managing complex acquisitions and renovations under compressed timelines.
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These behaviors are often minimized as personality quirks or generational differences.
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Highlight details are more vivid and color bleeding is minimized.
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Aalto University / Mahdi Asgari History is filled with stories of the great being felled by the puny.
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.
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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.
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The center describes its three-week immersion as a way to develop, in a condensed window, the practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to build through outpatient therapy alone.
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“Diminished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminished. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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