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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the long winter dwindled our supply of firewood to practically nothing
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as in to diminish
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
our hopes dwindled as the reports of more casualties came in
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Recent Examples of dwindle
As first-run syndication, specifically talk shows, continues to dwindle, the trio of CBS daytime stalwarts - The Price Is Right (3.95 million viewers this season), The Young and the Restless (3.29 million) and The Bold and the Beautiful (2.79 million) - hold the top 3 spots overall.
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Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
But now Harren felt their arrogance dwindling like a candle guttering in wind, each snap of a branch sending icy tendrils down his spine.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 12 May 2025
As the networks’ stock of sitcoms, procedurals and medical dramas continues to dwindle, the stuff that really moves the marketing needle has taken over top billing—and an even greater share of ad spending.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League folded in 1954, and by the late-1950s women’s participation in baseball had dwindled.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2025
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Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
But now Harren felt their arrogance dwindling like a candle guttering in wind, each snap of a branch sending icy tendrils down his spine.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 12 May 2025
As the networks’ stock of sitcoms, procedurals and medical dramas continues to dwindle, the stuff that really moves the marketing needle has taken over top billing—and an even greater share of ad spending.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2025
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League folded in 1954, and by the late-1950s women’s participation in baseball had dwindled.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindle
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An estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposals would reduce the number of people with health care by at least 7.6 million from the Medicaid changes, and possibly more with other changes to the Affordable Care Act.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In Sacramento, California, the weather service warned its office would have reduced staffing overnight.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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But missing those goals doesn’t diminish the importance of potentially revising the target, for which the Paris Agreement includes a review mechanism, Stokes said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Nord decreased our upload speeds by 38.37% and our latency by 29.26%.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Iron Ore production decreased by 4.5% to 67.7 million metric tons due to heavy rainfall in Brazil.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Luckily, the experience trumped inhaling the intense stench, which eventually subsided.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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This new poll, and others, suggest voters' concerns over the economy may be subsiding.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Unfortunately, the demands of caregiving can be depleting, and feeding children is rarely a one-size-fits-all task.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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And the common belief is that even after California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled plans last year to double the state’s cap for the film and TV tax incentive from $330 million to $750 million a year, this bucket will be quickly depleted.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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While the cost of groceries, on average, declined, the report found the price of dining out got more expensive and is up about 4% from the past year.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Rea had become a free agent when the Brewers declined their $5.5 million option for this year, deciding to instead pay him a $1 million buyout.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Without continued protection of their habitat, the zoo’s population models predict this iconic species will vanish within the lifetime of a child born today.—
Megan Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Last night, the Rockies were 0-for-7 after falling behind 1-2.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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As a result, trade between the two sides is falling sharply, according to logistics experts.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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“Dwindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindle. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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