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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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
At the risk of over-generalizing, as the protein content of a drink rises, its deliciousness diminishes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
No matter how elegant the performance of a country’s leader on the world stage, domestic instability still diminishes its global influence.
—Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
At the risk of over-generalizing, as the protein content of a drink rises, its deliciousness diminishes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
No matter how elegant the performance of a country’s leader on the world stage, domestic instability still diminishes its global influence.
—Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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Scholarly analysis of PragerU videos have found the content minimizes the impact of slavery and promotes misinformation on topics including climate change.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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This enables continuous charging and reduces the need for large onboard batteries.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a stocky playmaker who rarely sprints and often reduces the game to walking pace in an increasingly breakneck sport populated by iron men, Cherki’s timing of arrival into English football is where the dichotomy lies.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The driver was safely rescued, but their vehicle will stay in the flooded roadway, between the road closures, until the water subsides.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Opposition criticizes the deal Skerrit provided few details on how his island, still facing a housing shortage after Category 5 Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September 2017, plans to accommodate the refugees.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Animal rights is not the only point on which Sliwa criticizes the president.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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