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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
However, by the time of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which allowed the Taliban to return to power, the perception of the morality and efficacy of that long war had dwindled in the international community.
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
District 6 in south Charlotte was a rare Republican stronghold as the city and its leadership pushed increasingly to the left, but the margin separating Republicans from Democrats had dwindled.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
After the fight dwindled, the camera focused on the US Championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Racing had committed a foul outside the box, handing its opponent an optimal goalscoring opportunity as the match clock dwindled.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Since 2018, the nation’s 12 plants have dwindled to three, and there’s no sign of further investment, Breen said.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The dish are native to Quitobaquito Springs near the Arizona-Mexico border, but their numbers have dwindled with water levels in the habitat.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
During the 2000s, as the Dance Theatre of Harlem faced financial hardship and went on hiatus, opportunities for Black ballerinas dwindled.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In the 1960s, the birds’ population dwindled to less than 100.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
District 6 in south Charlotte was a rare Republican stronghold as the city and its leadership pushed increasingly to the left, but the margin separating Republicans from Democrats had dwindled.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
After the fight dwindled, the camera focused on the US Championship.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Racing had committed a foul outside the box, handing its opponent an optimal goalscoring opportunity as the match clock dwindled.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Since 2018, the nation’s 12 plants have dwindled to three, and there’s no sign of further investment, Breen said.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
The dish are native to Quitobaquito Springs near the Arizona-Mexico border, but their numbers have dwindled with water levels in the habitat.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
During the 2000s, as the Dance Theatre of Harlem faced financial hardship and went on hiatus, opportunities for Black ballerinas dwindled.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
In the 1960s, the birds’ population dwindled to less than 100.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindled
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At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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For a family of three, the benefit would be reduced by $275.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Content licensing revenues decreased 27% to $59 million primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The median sale price for detached homes remained flat at $650,000, while attached homes decreased by 3% to $388,220.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the power of the Cheney name was greatly diminished in GOP politics.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Measles can have serious long-term effects, including hearing loss, diminished immunity from previous infections with other viruses and pneumonia.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Texas, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds to stem a measles outbreak weren't available until after the crisis had subsided and two children had died.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Floods in Cebu City had subsided late on Tuesday but power was still out in many places and telecommunications services were intermittent, a Reuters journalist in Cebu said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film will include exclusive witness testimony, expert forensic analysis, and detailed graphic reconstructions that track the moment the thieves infiltrated the museum’s perimeter and vanished with the priceless treasure.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Phil, Myrtle’s son, who lived out of state, became alarmed when a concerned neighbor later notified him that his mother had vanished.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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