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as in reducing
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 decreasing
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 dwindling
There are dwindling options available at quarterback in the transfer portal.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Despite its dwindling size, the berg remains one of the largest in the world, larger than New York City.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The campus is falling into disrepair, has dwindling enrollment and has been failing on the Texas Education Agency’s report card since 2023.
—Rachel Royster
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The path to averting a partial government shutdown The Senate is expected to take up the package as soon as next week, with dwindling time to address the remaining funding bills.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Actual attendance may be dwindling, but ratings are rising.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Their starting pitching options are dwindling.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Despite its dwindling size, the berg remains one of the largest in the world, larger than New York City.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The campus is falling into disrepair, has dwindling enrollment and has been failing on the Texas Education Agency’s report card since 2023.
—Rachel Royster
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
The path to averting a partial government shutdown The Senate is expected to take up the package as soon as next week, with dwindling time to address the remaining funding bills.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Actual attendance may be dwindling, but ratings are rising.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Their starting pitching options are dwindling.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindling
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The plant will focus on advanced packaging, which involves combining multiple memory chips into a single, high-density unit to improve performance and energy efficiency while reducing overall size.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team achieved a 20 percent reduction in turbine weight per megawatt compared to the industry average, assisting with installation while also reducing costs.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The American Heart Association guidelines recommend abstinence, or at least decreasing alcohol intake to no more than one drink per day for everyone to prevent or treat high blood pressure.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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The largest share — 59% — goes to the convention center, but for the first 5 1/2 years, homelessness programs will get 41% of the funds before decreasing later on to 31%.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The capex arms race among the world’s biggest and most profitable companies is depleting the free cash flow that for the past 15 years has been a top reason they were granted stout premium valuations.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although sea lions do appear to be measurably depleting salmon at some sites, including the Bonneville Dam and Willamette Falls, the evidence is shakier elsewhere in the region.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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But while the statement is getting a lot of attention, the far bigger story in Ottawa is the team’s diminishing playoff odds.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The committee’s Democratic members savaged Rubio for diminishing America’s global role; the meeting grew so rancorous that Senator Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho who was Rubio’s closest friend in the Senate, had to repeatedly bang his gavel to bring order.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the curse of high expectations, other headwinds that weighed on Eaton's shares appear to be subsiding, including capacity expansion.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hurricane conditions are occurring within the warning area in Cuba but expected to begin subsiding this afternoon.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mavis Leno's advanced dementia diagnosis was revealed in 2024, when her husband was granted conservatorship over her estate amid her declining health.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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District leaders pointed to declining student achievement, a lack of resources for the school's special education program, and insurmountable financial issues with the school.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, shrinking happens in the laundry much too easily, but fortunately, unshrinking is almost just as easy.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The good news is, even if your home has relatively low ceilings, there are ways to add unique architectural details without shrinking the room.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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The refrain echoes throughout the remainder of the song, vanishing into smoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Concerns over inflation came to a head when the prices of basic goods such as cooking oil and chicken dramatically spiked, with some products vanishing from shelves altogether.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Dwindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindling. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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