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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
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Fortunately that risk seems to have just diminished—this has huge implications for the future of secure messaging.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The war in Ukraine sapped Russia’s strength and diminished its ability to maintain its defense of the Assad regime just as surely as the successful Russian defense of Stalingrad taxed Germany’s military might, contributing to its loss of North Africa in 1943.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Within months, The Beatles noticed their sense of stability also diminished.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
During the pandemic, the amount of commercial flying diminished and large numbers of pilots retired.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
His one year with the Orioles also showed an ability to get through the AL East, though the division was diminished beyond the exploits of the Yankees and Orioles.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The likelihood of a capital gains tax increase is significantly diminished if Vice President Harris is not elected president.
—Bernie Kent, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Under Project 2025, crafted by the Heritage Foundation and more than 100 other conservative groups, funding for Head Start and the Department of Education as a whole would be severely diminished, setting children as a whole back.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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This widespread reduction in headcount is further exacerbated by the growing risk of conventional tech roles becoming outdated or diminished due to the advancement of AI.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Fortunately that risk seems to have just diminished—this has huge implications for the future of secure messaging.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The war in Ukraine sapped Russia’s strength and diminished its ability to maintain its defense of the Assad regime just as surely as the successful Russian defense of Stalingrad taxed Germany’s military might, contributing to its loss of North Africa in 1943.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Within months, The Beatles noticed their sense of stability also diminished.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
During the pandemic, the amount of commercial flying diminished and large numbers of pilots retired.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
His one year with the Orioles also showed an ability to get through the AL East, though the division was diminished beyond the exploits of the Yankees and Orioles.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The likelihood of a capital gains tax increase is significantly diminished if Vice President Harris is not elected president.
—Bernie Kent, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Under Project 2025, crafted by the Heritage Foundation and more than 100 other conservative groups, funding for Head Start and the Department of Education as a whole would be severely diminished, setting children as a whole back.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
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After nearly two years of legal wrangling, charges against Perry were dismissed by the state’s highest court.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The case against the man was eventually dismissed, and the lawsuit was settled for $7,500.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, Jordan’s decision to wind down operations before the sale reduced the final price.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As families grow from two married adults to larger households with multiple children, others have reduced their circle of giving.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The shift to a four-day workweek has sparked growing interest in the West, where some companies are beginning to explore compressed hours as a way to attract talent seeking better work-life balance.Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite the compressed calendar, Ohashi expects the strong performance to continue through December.David Moin, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024
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The location of the fire not far from the ocean also minimized space for the blaze to grow.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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With considerable help from Russia and Iran, Assad clung to power and held the major cities in a war where the fighting had largely subsided in recent years.Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rising profits, financial reports show the company spending more on medical care as the pandemic subsided.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kosher salt: Balances the sweetness that comes from the condensed milk and, partially, from the chocolate.Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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In terms of both tone and information, Barbot packs a lot into a condensed container, and does it with an overall light touch.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Diminished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminished. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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