diminishes

present tense third-person singular of diminish
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Recent Examples of diminishes 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 Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025 Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 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 Hyaluronic acid hydrates, vitamin B5 plumps, and niacinamide diminishes the look of hyperpigmentation over time. Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
Verb
  • Further modifications typically include the development of fuel nozzles that let the machine run on natural gas rather than aviation fuel, and a combustor that minimizes the emission of nitrogen oxides, a major pollutant.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Removing small amounts of the leaf blade each mowing minimizes plant stress.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Cold water reduces those problems for all your clothes and linens, giving them a longer lifespan.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Once the wind enters the open valley, the velocity decreases, and the grains are deposited.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Alcohol decreases helpful gut microbes and increases harmful microbes.
    Cynthia Sass, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each side dismisses the other's contention.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Trump dismisses Republican mayoral hopeful as Giuliani allies support Cuomo.
    , FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Their base case assumes that recovery will resume once uncertainty subsides.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • To do so, the country is supporting mass infrastructure projects and the construction of stadiums, priorities that the movement heavily criticizes.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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