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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
Since 2018, the nation’s 12 plants have dwindled to three, and there’s no sign of further investment, Breen said.
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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
The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 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
Breakfast dwindled to crumbs of bread for the children, while the adults made do with bitter coffee or, on rare occasions, a little milk.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
In the 1960s, the birds’ population dwindled to less than 100.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In the 1970s, their numbers dwindled to the hundreds, but the population in the state is now believed to be well over 2,000 reptiles, according to the FWC.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s a challenge for LSEG, which has made a push into private markets as the number of new listings, in London and beyond, dwindled.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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
The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 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
Breakfast dwindled to crumbs of bread for the children, while the adults made do with bitter coffee or, on rare occasions, a little milk.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
In the 1960s, the birds’ population dwindled to less than 100.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In the 1970s, their numbers dwindled to the hundreds, but the population in the state is now believed to be well over 2,000 reptiles, according to the FWC.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
That’s a challenge for LSEG, which has made a push into private markets as the number of new listings, in London and beyond, dwindled.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindled
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To start, there are the fabric covers—the latest issue featuring a series of iconic William Morris prints, full-bleed images and heavyweight paper at a time when most of the industry has been reduced to flimsy stock.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Staffing has reportedly been reduced by 50 percent in some areas since the shutdown started.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint mobility.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 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
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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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