1
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, 11 Apr. 2025
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Hyaluronic acid hydrates, vitamin B5 plumps, and niacinamide diminishes the look of hyperpigmentation over time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Thermodynamic theory predicts that the extent of isotopic fractionation of magnesium diminishes as temperature increases.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Sixty-one percent of Americans believe that excessive apologizing diminishes the impact of a sincere apology.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
While many social media users were excited to use the new AI tool, others lamented that its use diminishes the work of Miyazaki.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Granting them the opportunity to have their sentences reduced diminishes the accountability essential for maintaining law and order.
—Kurt W. Wolfgang, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
Unlike the men’s tournament, which uses neutral sites from the first round onward, this home-court advantage system creates competitive imbalances and diminishes the tournament experience for women’s programs.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Hyaluronic acid hydrates, vitamin B5 plumps, and niacinamide diminishes the look of hyperpigmentation over time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Thermodynamic theory predicts that the extent of isotopic fractionation of magnesium diminishes as temperature increases.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Sixty-one percent of Americans believe that excessive apologizing diminishes the impact of a sincere apology.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
While many social media users were excited to use the new AI tool, others lamented that its use diminishes the work of Miyazaki.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Granting them the opportunity to have their sentences reduced diminishes the accountability essential for maintaining law and order.
—Kurt W. Wolfgang, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
Unlike the men’s tournament, which uses neutral sites from the first round onward, this home-court advantage system creates competitive imbalances and diminishes the tournament experience for women’s programs.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
Verb
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This technique minimizes earthwork and avoids damaging tree roots.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2025
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This inclusive approach not only minimizes blind spots but also sparks innovation.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Mulch also reduces problems with heaving soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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