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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
None of this has diminished the ambition of the budget’s spending side.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Their ability to hurt others, significantly diminished.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Since the early 2010s the party’s national footprint has diminished, marked by a loss of seats in Parliament.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Tehran now relies heavily on its Shahed drones, with its missile production and launch capacity severely diminished.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Over that time retirement has been diminished and degraded; Social Security in particular has survived several assassination attempts.
—Trevor Jackson, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.
—Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Atkins also was diminished during the latter part of the season by a calf strain, which sidelined her for several weeks.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
None of this has diminished the ambition of the budget’s spending side.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Their ability to hurt others, significantly diminished.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Since the early 2010s the party’s national footprint has diminished, marked by a loss of seats in Parliament.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
Tehran now relies heavily on its Shahed drones, with its missile production and launch capacity severely diminished.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Over that time retirement has been diminished and degraded; Social Security in particular has survived several assassination attempts.
—Trevor Jackson, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.
—Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
Adjective
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Like many rural counties across the country, Mono County faces rising gas prices from a higher cost to transport fuel there, limited demand and reduced competition.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Because of the project scale, there may be times when the lounge operates at reduced capacity, but the core services will remain open.—
Ella Gonzales
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If Camarena completed the program, the charges would be dismissed.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, Lucknow got off to a poor start when Kagiso Rabada (1-54) dismissed Mitchell Marsh for 11.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adding in exercise was linked with a 46% decreased risk of death from any cause, according to the study.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The less experienced Tyler Kolek’s playing time decreased as well as the squad returned to full health.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2020, Bad Robot capitalized on another moment in time to strike a megabucks renewal deal with WBTV — but momentum has observably subsided within the once-utopian Bad Robot offices (complete with a private chef and movie stars working in residence).—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The early swell of activity has subsided into a more manageable drumbeat of visitors, according to the Wildlands Conservancy, which owns and manages the preserve.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such deadlines lend themselves to compressed frenzies of activity.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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CEOs are expected to create significant value in compressed timeframes, meet aggressive growth targets, and navigate a minefield of internal and external pressures.—
Samantha Allison,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Think about a moment at work when your contribution was minimized.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The pages flip like a Rolodex, doubling as a condensed history of evolving celebrity culture from old Hollywood to the counterculture of the ’70s and ’80s to the present day.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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The condensed schedule has contributed to an increase in injuries across the league, and the Sabres have been hit as hard as any team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Diminished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminished. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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