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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
Though the shopping center once held dozens of stores, its population of retailers steadily dwindled for years amid a string of new owners and a decaying exterior.
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Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
And for these creators, once-large checks from YouTube have dwindled.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic closures led to even greater challenges for the city’s theater community as sales to live shows continued to plummet, arts grants were canceled and audiences dwindled.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The supporting cast that charged a sell-out Madison Square Garden crowd went out quietly as time dwindled in regulation.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Alas, the on-court success dwindled, and Wayzata pulled away to win 20-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-15.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
And newsletters that were once published monthly dwindled to just three in 2025.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
Florida’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund has dwindled to $200 million—not enough to keep Alligator Alcatraz running until the end of the year.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
In 2021, as Vertical's cash reserves dwindled, hedge fund manager Jason Mudrick swooped in with a funding package.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
And for these creators, once-large checks from YouTube have dwindled.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic closures led to even greater challenges for the city’s theater community as sales to live shows continued to plummet, arts grants were canceled and audiences dwindled.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The supporting cast that charged a sell-out Madison Square Garden crowd went out quietly as time dwindled in regulation.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Alas, the on-court success dwindled, and Wayzata pulled away to win 20-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-15.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
And newsletters that were once published monthly dwindled to just three in 2025.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
Florida’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund has dwindled to $200 million—not enough to keep Alligator Alcatraz running until the end of the year.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
In 2021, as Vertical's cash reserves dwindled, hedge fund manager Jason Mudrick swooped in with a funding package.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindled
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In March, Tyler pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal that reduced his first-degree rape charge to a third-degree offense.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The only exception came during the COVID years, when the schedule was temporarily reduced.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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In March, a nurse assessed Parias for complaints of increasing pain, and the nurse noted decreased mobility, prompting the nurse to submit a referral for an orthopedic evaluation, as well as additional medications.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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But Kesselring’s role was further diminished when Buffalo acquired defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets at the trade deadline in March.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Since then, our evenings have been brighter and our melatonin diminished.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Aalto University / Mahdi Asgari History is filled with stories of the great being felled by the puny.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Etan vanished near his New York City home more than four decades ago.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Zafar Mawani and Guillermo Ortiz vanished on May 20 after reportedly leaving their home near Mexico City to buy a chair lift for Mawani's ailing mother.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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