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as in minimizes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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as in reduces
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 decreases
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 diminishes
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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Dr. Erika Rasure,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Louden points out that sometimes an English word strengthens and diversifies the Pennsylvania Dutch lexicon rather than diminishes it.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
The Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream is currently on sale for just $14 and diminishes wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, crepey skin, and sun damage.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
This greatly diminishes their taste and texture.
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Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
—
Dr. Erika Rasure,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Louden points out that sometimes an English word strengthens and diversifies the Pennsylvania Dutch lexicon rather than diminishes it.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
The Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream is currently on sale for just $14 and diminishes wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, crepey skin, and sun damage.
—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
This greatly diminishes their taste and texture.
—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
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This minimizes risks to do with data breaches and unauthorized access.
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This helps support the weight of the lights and minimizes drooping.
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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After the laughter ringing through the room subsides, though, Abela does allow for a moment of reverence — for the HBO drama if not for the disreputable people who populate it.
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.
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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
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That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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