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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, 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
Critics of this new federal tax scholarship program such as the Chicago Teachers Union, the Illinois Federation of Teachers and other lobbying groups say that this funding program takes money away from public education and diminishes schooling opportunities in favor of private or religious schools.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Perception of risks diminishes, perhaps not entirely, but enough to misperceive the balance of challenge versus ability.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Belichick not being inducted into the Class of 2026 was a second consequence of Spygate, as some voters must believe his misconduct diminishes his legacy.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Critics of this new federal tax scholarship program such as the Chicago Teachers Union, the Illinois Federation of Teachers and other lobbying groups say that this funding program takes money away from public education and diminishes schooling opportunities in favor of private or religious schools.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Perception of risks diminishes, perhaps not entirely, but enough to misperceive the balance of challenge versus ability.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Belichick not being inducted into the Class of 2026 was a second consequence of Spygate, as some voters must believe his misconduct diminishes his legacy.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
Verb
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This abundance reduces material costs and supply chain risks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lowering the sales tax 1% decreases the cost of all taxable purchases for all Texans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The burst of dopamine that triggers motivation simply subsides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paxton’s intervention also criticizes the panel of administrative law judges for failing to seek a medical expert’s opinion before determining Bowden could be subject to discipline from the medical board.—
Evan MacDonald,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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