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
Maryland has a diminution credit system in which some inmates can earn a reduction in their sentence.
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Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2025
But rather than Xi’s diminution, the recent moves more likely reflect Xi’s continued dominance of the military.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025
Between the diminution of the room and the presence of the attendees, and the ability to interact with objects in a 3D space, the result is one of being there in the same moment, engaging with the same things.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
There are many worthwhile ways to write about the arts, but her sniping at reviews suggests a faux expansion that would actually be a grave diminution.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
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Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2025
But rather than Xi’s diminution, the recent moves more likely reflect Xi’s continued dominance of the military.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025
Between the diminution of the room and the presence of the attendees, and the ability to interact with objects in a 3D space, the result is one of being there in the same moment, engaging with the same things.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
There are many worthwhile ways to write about the arts, but her sniping at reviews suggests a faux expansion that would actually be a grave diminution.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminution
Noun
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Texans had an average decrease in home equity of about $19,000 year over year, according to property analytics company Cotality.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The most recent data shows that the company saw a nearly 25 percent plunge in sales, as well as a decrease in gross profit by more than 30 percent, in 2025.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The crowd reduction measures the city had touted in weeks prior were in full effect Saturday — restrictions on parking, heavy police presence and checkpoints.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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After beta blockers’ approval in 1976, reductions in hypertension and cardiac disease were equal across income levels — the medication bridged the gap that behavioral interventions couldn’t.—
Alison Sexton Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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When golf-ball-sized hail and 60 mph winds slammed the east coast of Florida in May, Chris Jadin came home to a truck covered in dents and glass all over the floor of his house, his skylight shattered by the falling ice.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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With only 11 minutes to play in regulation between Michigan State and North Dakota State, the underdog Bison have been unable to put a dent into their 20-point halftime deficit.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That makes the decline in checks alarming.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The decline was driven by weaker profitability across several core businesses, particularly product transport and containerships, where profits fell sharply amid softer freight rates and rising vessel supply.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Frost head to Vancouver for a matchup against the Goldeneyes on Saturday afternoon, with puck drop scheduled for 2 pm CT.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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If these drops continue, calcium and phosphorus levels could fall below healthy levels by the end of the century.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Diminution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminution. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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