as in suppressing
to hold back the normal growth of
shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water
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Recent Examples of dwarfing
Called the Zipang, this mega ship would have weighed in at an incredible 500,000 tonnes, dwarfing anything afloat then or since.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The 16-team league set a record with 87 selections, dwarfing the previous record the SEC set last year with 79.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s roughly the length of a large pickup truck, dwarfing most crocodilian species alive today.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Today, Starbucks has more than 32,000 stores in 80 countries, dwarfing other chains like Dunkin’ Donuts, which has about 14,000 stores globally.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
The Gulf Cooperation Council has pumped more than $100 billion into Africa over the last decade across energy, ports, logistics, and tech, dwarfing the US and rivalling Europe.
—semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Abbott’s money cushion is stark, with roughly $106 million on hand — dwarfing what Hinojosa raised.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
By Tuesday morning, Monday’s show had racked up nearly three million views on Rumble, dwarfing the figures for Owens’s and Fuentes’s competing episodes on the platform.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The 16-team league set a record with 87 selections, dwarfing the previous record the SEC set last year with 79.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That’s roughly the length of a large pickup truck, dwarfing most crocodilian species alive today.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Today, Starbucks has more than 32,000 stores in 80 countries, dwarfing other chains like Dunkin’ Donuts, which has about 14,000 stores globally.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
The Gulf Cooperation Council has pumped more than $100 billion into Africa over the last decade across energy, ports, logistics, and tech, dwarfing the US and rivalling Europe.
—semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Abbott’s money cushion is stark, with roughly $106 million on hand — dwarfing what Hinojosa raised.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
By Tuesday morning, Monday’s show had racked up nearly three million views on Rumble, dwarfing the figures for Owens’s and Fuentes’s competing episodes on the platform.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwarfing
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Their basic antitrust allegation was that NCAA member schools fixed prices by limiting the number of slots for coach employees, thus suppressing opportunities and wages.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Renovations of the House chamber will force members to meet at the Old State Capitol, where, decades ago, Mississippi lawmakers passed Jim Crow laws suppressing Black voting.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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However, by the time Gordon completed the zoning process to transform the farmhouse, the 2008 financial crisis hit, halting her plans.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating electrons to stabilize reactive molecules without becoming harmful themselves, thereby halting oxidative damage and protecting cells and tissues.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Section Two of the Voting Rights Act was written to prevent diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by packing them into one district or spreading them out across many districts.—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have kept many of the same players on the roster since the team’s 2022 run all the way to the World Series, though the returns have been diminishing.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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For years, Warsh has stated repeatedly that the Fed must reduce its footprint in financial markets by shrinking the balance sheet to allow central bankers to primarily rely on their traditional tool — their key interest rate — to fight high inflation and high unemployment.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The big guy in the doorway stretched out his arms, his hands gripping both sides of the knotty pine planks on either side of the door frame, his body filling the space, blocking our way out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Higher gas prices and airfare aren't stopping 45 million Americans from traveling for Memorial Day weekend in 2026, according to AAA's new forecast.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There’s been no stopping Garcia in his last two starts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The good news is that growing garlic near tomatoes can protect the harvest and keep pests from stunting the growth of your plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the winds don't blow or are light, sea breezes develop, stunting any warming, especially close to the coast.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Dwarfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwarfing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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