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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
Verb
Gallery owners say years of mixed signals and the prospect of construction threaten a center already diminished by vacancies — and fear tenants may never come back. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Likewise, the failure to hire an effective leader for the Blockchain Association has diminished the industry’s influence in the Capitol. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 And public discussion of vaccine policy questions that might cross political divides — including whether there’s solid evidence to justify giving fewer shots to kids — has diminished. — Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 And it is not just diminished Russian refining capacity, which is a factor in diesel prices, which bears watching for investors considering the longer-term picture, Patti said. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 But during the shutdown, Brightline ended the deal with Branson’s Virgin Group, saying that the company’s reputation had diminished as a result of financial setbacks. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Cable’s not going away, broadcast isn’t going away; they’re just diminished. — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 But fans were alarmed by Love’s gaunt appearance and diminished singing voice. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026 Research has linked relying on AI tools to memory loss and diminished critical thinking skills. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
  1. reduced
  2. dismissed
  3. decreased
  4. subsided
  5. compressed
  6. minimized
  7. fell
  8. condensed
Adjective
  • If a community decides the potential benefits of such a project (jobs and reduced taxes, for example) outweigh its costs, the municipality should be able to move forward.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Backers of the measure say the parks department provides an essential safety net for the city’s low-income residents, offering summer camps, sports activities and senior programs for free or at reduced prices.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduced
Verb
  • Following the meeting, the president dismissed the idea of new AI rules and reiterated his view that the industry should police itself.
    — Jeff Masonand Michael Shepard Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Like his brother, John had at first dismissed the idea of an American being elected to the papacy.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of dismissed
Verb
  • This means any slowdown in the labor market could create a more serious consumption problem, with the same households facing slower income growth and decreased access to credit.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And the number of young people who stayed on medication for six months — already quite low — may have actually decreased.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of decreased
Verb
  • But as the initial euphoria of the rescue has subsided, officials have begun to raise difficult questions and trade accusations about the security blunders that could have led to a major disaster.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Questions about security failures But as the initial euphoria of the rescue has subsided, officials have begun to raise difficult questions and trade accusations about the security blunders that could have led to a major disaster.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of subsided
Adjective
  • The couple had purchased their extra-wide, 3,600-square-foot house after realizing their initial dream, a historic brownstone, felt a little too compressed.
    — Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Digging into the character was all the more challenging for both Pitt and Ayer given the compressed pre-production schedule and swift shoot, which required them to hit the ground running.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • And Michaels didn't merely skip the full story but seemingly minimized the allegations of assault.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In much of the global fintech conversation, compliance is discussed as a cost to manage, a friction to be minimized.
    — Hammed Afenifere, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimized
Verb
  • Yet trees that took a millennium to grow can be felled in under an hour.
    — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Vines are pulled away from fences, and sometimes trees are even felled.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of fell
Adjective
  • The play is essentially a condensed version of Jaku’s memoir, but there’s one big difference.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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“Diminished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminished. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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