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as in reduces
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 decreases
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 dwindles
The Toronto Blue Jays might be feeling the pressure as their lead in the American League East dwindles with the playoffs rapidly approaching.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
By Katherine LaGrave When to Go Door County’s high season begins in May, when apple and cherry trees bloom, and dwindles in October after peak fall foliage; visit in June or September to avoid the heavier crowds.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
That aforementioned hope dwindles when Natalia finds Kristine’s book at the library, only to find her existence has been erased from the Barnett family.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
However, as programs are slashed, staff are laid off, and federal oversight dwindles, the consequences for students, teachers, and schools are becoming alarmingly clear.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But others see a rising tide lifting all teams across the league, that as local TV money dwindles, national media revenue explodes.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
As the remaining preseason slate rapidly dwindles, his Opening Day outlook grows bleaker.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
During a battery's lifespan, its usable power storage capacity dwindles.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The bulk of the snow will fall Saturday morning before the storm dwindles in the afternoon and dissipates overnight.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2025
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
By Katherine LaGrave When to Go Door County’s high season begins in May, when apple and cherry trees bloom, and dwindles in October after peak fall foliage; visit in June or September to avoid the heavier crowds.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
That aforementioned hope dwindles when Natalia finds Kristine’s book at the library, only to find her existence has been erased from the Barnett family.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
However, as programs are slashed, staff are laid off, and federal oversight dwindles, the consequences for students, teachers, and schools are becoming alarmingly clear.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But others see a rising tide lifting all teams across the league, that as local TV money dwindles, national media revenue explodes.
—Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
As the remaining preseason slate rapidly dwindles, his Opening Day outlook grows bleaker.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
During a battery's lifespan, its usable power storage capacity dwindles.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The bulk of the snow will fall Saturday morning before the storm dwindles in the afternoon and dissipates overnight.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindles
Verb
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This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Magnesium absorption decreases with higher dosages.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The result is not just one exhausted employee, but a system that steadily depletes its people.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, an iron-core collapse supernova happens after a star more than 10 times our sun’s mass finally depletes all its fuel and subsequently collapses into a neutron star or black hole.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And the thymus gland, the producer of white blood cells, shrinks and weakens over time.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City’s win shrinks the second tier Major shakeups happened among second-tier contenders this week.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, analysts expect a sharp slump in the fourth quarter as the incentive for EV purchases vanishes.—
Rhea Rose Abraham,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even if a manufacturer vanishes or declares bankruptcy, the law allows plaintiffs to pursue damages from retailers and distributors who put the product into commerce.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fox News showed year-over-year viewership growth in the September ratings, while CNN and MSNBC saw significant audience declines.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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If either side declines to pick up their side of the option, as seems likely, Steer and the left-handed-hitting Will Benson could form a platoon in left field to replace Hays, with TJ Friedl in center and Noelvi Marte in right.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Dwindles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindles. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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