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to hold back the normal growth of
shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water
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Recent Examples of dwarfed
Auto repair might account for less money per claim, Martin said, but the volume of claims dwarfed homeowners claims by orders of magnitude.
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J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
The 75,506 job losses in technology California experienced last year dwarfed every other industry, according to Challenger’s data.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
His 100 per cent pass-completion rate dwarfed any other starter for either side; nobody else managed above 85 per cent.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For Wun, couture represents creative freedom — a release from marketing pressures that, in many cases, have dwarfed the importance of true creativity.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Properties she’s sold have dwarfed the condo in price by an order of magnitude — banker and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht’s former estate went for $107 million, and a compound on Miami Beach fetched $122 million last year, a county record.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
Americans spread the game in prerevolution Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the decades, though it has been dwarfed by soccer.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Trump’s popularity in Israel—where his approval ratings dwarfed the Israeli Premier’s—gave him leverage over Netanyahu.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Authorities released a photo showing the towering waterfront home dwarfed by flames and clouds of black smoke.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
The 75,506 job losses in technology California experienced last year dwarfed every other industry, according to Challenger’s data.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
His 100 per cent pass-completion rate dwarfed any other starter for either side; nobody else managed above 85 per cent.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For Wun, couture represents creative freedom — a release from marketing pressures that, in many cases, have dwarfed the importance of true creativity.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Properties she’s sold have dwarfed the condo in price by an order of magnitude — banker and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht’s former estate went for $107 million, and a compound on Miami Beach fetched $122 million last year, a county record.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
Americans spread the game in prerevolution Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the decades, though it has been dwarfed by soccer.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Trump’s popularity in Israel—where his approval ratings dwarfed the Israeli Premier’s—gave him leverage over Netanyahu.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Authorities released a photo showing the towering waterfront home dwarfed by flames and clouds of black smoke.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwarfed
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The Insurrection Act, or its predecessors, have been invoked 30 times in American history since George Washington utilized it to suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after, Noble says the town suppressed who was able to see the video and that Carney took a leave of absence for several weeks.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In fact, all members of the cabbage family can be stunted by clubroot, which is more likely to infect roots in acidic soil.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Every time Young would have a positive play or two, a drive would be stunted by a penalty or an execution setback.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 3,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What happens when these cues are greatly diminished or erased either by plastic surgery or other aesthetic interventions?—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The prestige of its domestic institutions, once a pillar of American hegemony, has diminished.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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De Blasio halted the successful Bloomberg initiatives and wasted hundreds of millions of dollars on efforts to improve failing schools rather than replacing them.—
Ray Domanico,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Between March 2020 and September 2023, loan repayments were halted, offering borrowers a period of relief as the pandemic caused economic challenges, leaving many without income and job loss.—
Tevon Blair,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The congregation has shrunk by half since the storm, and many are over 60.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps their appetites have shrunk due to changing bodies, or hormones or medication.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But a holding penalty put the Rams behind the sticks and forced a punt, which Isaiah Simmons blocked to set the Panthers up the Rams 30.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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James missed a driving layup for the lead that was blocked by Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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