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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
Instead, the Bulls plan to keep him sidelined until his pain diminishes, at which point he would be cleared to play again.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
But many in Hollywood said to defend Davidson diminishes the pain the situation caused.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
None of this diminishes Wagner’s value.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
When your breath becomes shallow or chronically upper-chest-oriented, rib movement diminishes further.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
This, in my opinion, diminishes that.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe, too, Giannis gets hurt again in March and his trade value diminishes a bit more.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
But many in Hollywood said to defend Davidson diminishes the pain the situation caused.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
None of this diminishes Wagner’s value.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
When your breath becomes shallow or chronically upper-chest-oriented, rib movement diminishes further.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
This, in my opinion, diminishes that.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe, too, Giannis gets hurt again in March and his trade value diminishes a bit more.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
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Located in the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort of Inner Mongolia, China, the 3,532-square-meter (38,018-sq-ft) project minimizes its footprint on the fragile landscape, while focusing on soil erosion prevention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2026
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The DreamCloud truly minimizes sleep disturbance from your neighbor.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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This is a time of giving and getting support, because practical care reduces friction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The revolutionary pharoah builds a great city and reduces spiritual chaos by focusing on a single-minded form of worship.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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When blood vessels relax, the pressure inside them decreases.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Obstructive sleep apnea decreases the total amount of quality sleep.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Trump, naturally, dismisses any negative indicators in surveys.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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While a panic attack subsides eventually, the anxiety-like feeling that precedes a heart attack won’t go away and may even increase in intensity over time.—
Nadine Avola,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2026
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As investor panic subsides, these software names should get interest from traders, according to Pettit.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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