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diminution

noun

ˌdi-mə-ˈnü-shən How to pronounce diminution (audio)
Definition of diminutionnext
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened a diminution of 60 percent over the course of the month

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Recent Examples of diminution Fears of automation, contraction and general diminution abound everywhere. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026 With the federal government’s attacks on public employees, collective bargaining remains one of the last bulwarks against further diminution of the role or benefits of public employees. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 6 May 2026 Several reasons account for this diminution. — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 The recent release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing the involvement of numerous high-profile figures, has laid bare the diminution of trust in modern society —and the urgent need to reverse the slide. — Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diminution
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  1. decrease
  2. reduction
  3. dent
  4. decline
  5. drop
Noun
  • The results are splendid when the duo is dealing, but when the line comes off the ice, the quality of play decreases.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Twenty years later, Kopple embedded herself in Austin, Minnesota and covered the strike against the Hormel meatpacking plant enacted by 1,500 unionized workers, who had recently shouldered a significant wage decrease and benefit cut.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • Budget static-cling options will not hit those numbers, but even a modest reduction helps when your AC is already working overtime.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Parts and designs were standardized for the Phase II plants, which are 50 MW and on track for a more than 30% reduction in construction time.
    — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Law enforcement agencies have partnered with the company to speed up investigations by having access to a database that logs vehicle information like license plate, make, model, dents or modifications.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dent
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the share of China’s car market that is occupied by foreign brands is in steep decline.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • That damage can affect circulation and increase the risk of stroke and other changes associated with cognitive decline.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of decline
Noun
  • The head coach lauded improvements from the offensive line, said the running game got better in the second half and refused to throw receiver Romeo Doubs under the bus, noting that drops sometimes happen.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Diamond drop earrings and rings, and a long crescent moon necklace, draped directly against her décolletage and plunging neckline.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of drop

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“Diminution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminution. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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