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as in reduced
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 decreased
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 dwindled
Trump’s approval rating will have key implications for the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races this year, where Democrats have sought to tie Republican candidates to Trump as his approval has dwindled, as well as the 2026 midterms.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Tree City Juice & Smoothie Cafe recently dwindled from three locations to a single counter at the Boise State Student Union food court, which remains active.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
While Reilly Smith’s value has dwindled over the years, Vegas seems to agree with him the most.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
As Imelda moved even further offshore from Florida’s east coast, the threat of gusty winds and heavy rain dwindled.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Weeks of anticipation and preparation have dwindled to mere hours, signaling the start is near.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Market share of parcel delivery has dwindled massively in an even quicker timeframe, from 62 percent in 2019 to 24 percent this year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
As the population dwindled, Spanish cruelty increased.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
But an 18-26 run the rest of the way dwindled the Tigers’ lead over the Minnesota Twins to one game with five to play … all losses to drop Detroit into a wild-card berth.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Tree City Juice & Smoothie Cafe recently dwindled from three locations to a single counter at the Boise State Student Union food court, which remains active.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
While Reilly Smith’s value has dwindled over the years, Vegas seems to agree with him the most.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
As Imelda moved even further offshore from Florida’s east coast, the threat of gusty winds and heavy rain dwindled.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Weeks of anticipation and preparation have dwindled to mere hours, signaling the start is near.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Market share of parcel delivery has dwindled massively in an even quicker timeframe, from 62 percent in 2019 to 24 percent this year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
As the population dwindled, Spanish cruelty increased.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
But an 18-26 run the rest of the way dwindled the Tigers’ lead over the Minnesota Twins to one game with five to play … all losses to drop Detroit into a wild-card berth.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindled
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But a House Fiscal Agency report shows that total artificially reduced by the way billions in federal funding is accounted for, by moving Medicaid money to contingency funds where they are not included in the budget total.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Educator turnover in Wisconsin public schools has decreased from pandemic highs but remains elevated.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So how the hell did that happen when cinematic box office is diminished generally?—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cyber threats have not diminished, and CFOs are as vigilant as ever, Gallucci noted.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whether that's because bullying would have subsided anyway or because the ordinance itself is causing kids to think twice is anyone's guess.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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When the din inside Rams Park had finally subsided, Arne Slot attempted to put a positive spin on a wretched night for Liverpool.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Onscreen, a bridezilla sent an equivalent table soaring through a banquet hall, felling at least one chandelier.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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They’re supposed to do fine in extreme heat and snow, though residents of other cities have had to rescue them when they’ve been felled by weather.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Human remains found by a work crew in 2021 have been identified as a man who vanished after leaving his job at a sushi restaurant in Rochester, New York, fourteen years ago, according to authorities.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Much reduced or vanished in many places.—
Robert Minhinnick,
The Dial,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Dwindled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindled. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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