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as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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as in decreased
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the state's blood supplies were severely diminished by the two consecutive disasters
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as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the sound of the train diminished as our distance from it increased
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Recent Examples of diminished
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The work of our educators cannot and should not be diminished.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Suddenly, a two-score lead had diminished to 27-21.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Eventually, his fascination with these girls diminished.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Laughton’s on-ice role is diminished a bit from last season.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Revenues are diminished, costs are higher and environmental performance is diminished.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Iran's influence in Syria, already diminished after years of war, would face further erosion.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The work of our educators cannot and should not be diminished.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Suddenly, a two-score lead had diminished to 27-21.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Eventually, his fascination with these girls diminished.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Laughton’s on-ice role is diminished a bit from last season.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Revenues are diminished, costs are higher and environmental performance is diminished.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Iran's influence in Syria, already diminished after years of war, would face further erosion.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
Verb
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This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The final amount could be affected by two factors — the number of claims and how much of the settlement fund is reduced to cover legal fees and costs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The upper feature natural nubuck leather and the midsole a compressed EVA foam and carbon fiber shank.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Scuba divers reach depths of roughly 100 feet and have to ingest compressed air containing nitrogen.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When a newer female professional receives guidance from an accomplished woman in that industry, obstacles can be minimized and doors can begin to open.—
Leen Kawas,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Its pandemic subsided in 1969, but the virus continued to circulate, eventually becoming a part of the regular seasonal flu strain.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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When the waves finally subsided, there was nothing but silence.—
Michael Fiorentino,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That is particularly important given the condensed, European game schedules of Liverpool and Arsenal (and potentially Forest next season if their form continues).—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The games are played on a condensed 79x50 court to enhance the pace of the matchups.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But within a year, Murder, Inc. was felled by a federal indictment—Gotti and his brother were later cleared of all charges—and struggled to return to chart dominance after rebranding as The Inc. Gotti’s methods were sometimes called into question.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2025
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Whether that sudden shift befuddled his opponent is unclear, but just 40 seconds later Shang Zhifa was sprawled on the canvas, felled by a vicious right hand.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Diminished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminished. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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