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1
as in minimizing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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as in decreasing
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 subsiding
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 diminishing
Tirana Hassan,
Time,
26 June 2026
In that environment, the organizations and funders who keep operating as if every problem can be solved by a single grantee will deliver diminishing returns.
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Frédérique Irwin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Brendan McDermid | Reuters Treasury yields were relatively unchanged on Monday, as investors weighed the impact from Middle East tensions and the diminishing likelihood that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon.
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Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
But there is no doubt that the NAACP is right about the contradiction of people cheering the exploits of Black athletes at college programs while also cheering the diminishing of Black political representation.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Loper said many states are facing difficulties raising money for transportation and anticipate diminishing revenue from taxes on gas as efficiency continues to improve and as electric vehicles become more common.
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Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Others point to their own skills diminishing.
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Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
With Haliburton, the Pacers are set there, so protecting a pick further into the lottery had diminishing value for Indiana.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Spring-Flowering Trees To avoid removing flower buds and diminishing—or halting entirely—the annual floral show, wait to prune trees that bloom before July until they are done flowering.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Dalio’s lens on the dramatic events that saw the British take control of Hong Kong and open Chinese ports to foreign trade, among other things, focuses on the terms of trade that China was forced to accept and its diminishing influence over Taiwan, Korea, and the South China Sea.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Atmospheric warming is diminishing wildfires’ nighttime lulls.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But when temperatures climb above 85°F, or there’s an extended period of dry heat, veggies can wilt away or drop their flowers or premature fruit, diminishing or, in the worst case, destroying the harvest.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
In a sizzling dissent for the court's three liberals, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson castigated the majority for diminishing not just individual religious rights, but the power of Congress to legislate.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The 23-page analysis also pointed to escalating public health and social services costs, declining investments in capital improvements and an outsized reliance on state and federal tax dollars as drivers of the county’s diminishing financial health.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Noun
Many residents have fled the capital altogether, while those who remain face chronic insecurity and diminishing access to essential services, including water, sanitation, and medical care.
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Tirana Hassan,
Time,
26 June 2026
In that environment, the organizations and funders who keep operating as if every problem can be solved by a single grantee will deliver diminishing returns.
—
Frédérique Irwin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Brendan McDermid | Reuters Treasury yields were relatively unchanged on Monday, as investors weighed the impact from Middle East tensions and the diminishing likelihood that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon.
—
Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
But there is no doubt that the NAACP is right about the contradiction of people cheering the exploits of Black athletes at college programs while also cheering the diminishing of Black political representation.
—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Loper said many states are facing difficulties raising money for transportation and anticipate diminishing revenue from taxes on gas as efficiency continues to improve and as electric vehicles become more common.
—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Others point to their own skills diminishing.
—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
With Haliburton, the Pacers are set there, so protecting a pick further into the lottery had diminishing value for Indiana.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Spring-Flowering Trees To avoid removing flower buds and diminishing—or halting entirely—the annual floral show, wait to prune trees that bloom before July until they are done flowering.
—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Verb
While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Dalio’s lens on the dramatic events that saw the British take control of Hong Kong and open Chinese ports to foreign trade, among other things, focuses on the terms of trade that China was forced to accept and its diminishing influence over Taiwan, Korea, and the South China Sea.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Atmospheric warming is diminishing wildfires’ nighttime lulls.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But when temperatures climb above 85°F, or there’s an extended period of dry heat, veggies can wilt away or drop their flowers or premature fruit, diminishing or, in the worst case, destroying the harvest.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
In a sizzling dissent for the court's three liberals, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson castigated the majority for diminishing not just individual religious rights, but the power of Congress to legislate.
—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The 23-page analysis also pointed to escalating public health and social services costs, declining investments in capital improvements and an outsized reliance on state and federal tax dollars as drivers of the county’s diminishing financial health.
—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishing
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The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.
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Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.
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Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations.
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Scott Barnes, Jennifer Lopez’s longtime makeup artist, considers the ingredients of this Korean sunscreen a plus for minimizing the look of pores, while delivering other benefits to aging skin.
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Authors on the study found that COVID vaccines were roughly 55% effective in preventing hospitalizations associated with the illness and about 50% effective in decreasing trips to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities.
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If one wanted to produce more offense by decreasing drag, mixing in some baseballs with lower seams wouldn’t hurt.
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The afternoon started tough until the wind kept subsiding, and players began taking aim at flags.
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Weather service and public safety officials said the safest thing to do is to stay away from the beaches altogether until the southern swells start subsiding.
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Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.
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Cut in butter or shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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Investors must focus on forward-looking changes and a clear path for value realization, understanding that a declining stock isn't safer if its intrinsic value falls faster.
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Tehran blames the foreign ministry of Lebanon, particularly foreign minister Youssef Raggi, for the ‘lessening of solidarity with Iran.
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While appearing radical at the time, the revamping of scientific boards to include more industry representatives, the undoing of power plant rules and the lessening of enforcement hobbled but did not completely undo the agency.
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“Diminishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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