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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
In 2021, as Vertical's cash reserves dwindled, hedge fund manager Jason Mudrick swooped in with a funding package.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Formerly robust in-office Tuesdays dwindled as other employees began to fear retaliation for crossing Landau, said a current employee who spoke to The Post on condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
That number has dwindled to only 14 locations.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Naturally, reports of Crowe’s temperamental nature have dwindled over the last 10 years.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
Salah’s output dwindled and after a miserable run of nine defeats in 12 games, Slot dropped him in an attempt to make the team more compact and harder to play through.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
On one hand, Trump’s approval ratings have dwindled to the lowest levels of his second term, making Democrats the odds-on favorites to at least win back control of the House in November — and also putting victory in the Senate within reach.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
Supplies at hospitals themselves have likewise dwindled, with oxygen supplies critically low.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Larson wrote the music, book, and lyrics for the show, writing hundreds of songs that dwindled to the show's final 42.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Formerly robust in-office Tuesdays dwindled as other employees began to fear retaliation for crossing Landau, said a current employee who spoke to The Post on condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
That number has dwindled to only 14 locations.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Naturally, reports of Crowe’s temperamental nature have dwindled over the last 10 years.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
Salah’s output dwindled and after a miserable run of nine defeats in 12 games, Slot dropped him in an attempt to make the team more compact and harder to play through.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
On one hand, Trump’s approval ratings have dwindled to the lowest levels of his second term, making Democrats the odds-on favorites to at least win back control of the House in November — and also putting victory in the Senate within reach.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
Supplies at hospitals themselves have likewise dwindled, with oxygen supplies critically low.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Larson wrote the music, book, and lyrics for the show, writing hundreds of songs that dwindled to the show's final 42.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindled
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As a result, the evacuation zone was initially reduced Monday evening, allowing some 34,000 residents to return home.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Some sides have reduced the volume of man-to-man phases in their press to avoid getting caught out in this way.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, fatalities have decreased for children.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The future-proof leader is the person disciplined enough to question their own assumptions, recognize when familiar frameworks no longer serve the moment, and understand that leadership is strengthened, not diminished, by remaining open to growth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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And the follow-home robberies and street takeovers that captured the public’s attention in recent years have largely subsided.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Once his symptoms subsided, he was transferred to another room, and at least 50 people lined the hallways and cheered him on during the move.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Piccotto effectively plays the regret of a mother forced to reckon with the loss of a child, the horror of engaging with that child again, while also grappling with her own role as a mother felled by the scourge of addiction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In a Western Conference Final where a few other key Colorado Avalanche players are already playing through injuries, the NHL’s leading goal scorer this season was felled trying to prevent someone else from scoring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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With oil holding around the $100 level, the odds of a Fed rate cut this year have vanished.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Support from his assistants suddenly vanished.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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“Dwindled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindled. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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