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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
Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Additionally, nearly half of women surveyed mentioned that perimenopause symptoms diminished their professional ambitions, and three out of four mentioned that symptoms negatively impacted their work life.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, presidents have continued to be elected, but their capacity to reshape the political order has been diminished sharply.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Their importance has diminished because audiences have access to all the stars.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
At the time of Pahlavi’s speech, the ballroom filled to standing room only yet diminished to under half maximum occupancy less than an hour later.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the gags are inspired, some are exasperating, none of them are presented in a way that suggests the filmmakers know the difference, and all of them are shoved down your throat until they’re diminished enough to swallow.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2024, during the Israel-Hamas War, Israel significantly diminished Iran’s reach in the Middle East, tipping the regional balance of power in Israel’s favor.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.
—Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Additionally, nearly half of women surveyed mentioned that perimenopause symptoms diminished their professional ambitions, and three out of four mentioned that symptoms negatively impacted their work life.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, presidents have continued to be elected, but their capacity to reshape the political order has been diminished sharply.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Their importance has diminished because audiences have access to all the stars.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
At the time of Pahlavi’s speech, the ballroom filled to standing room only yet diminished to under half maximum occupancy less than an hour later.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Some of the gags are inspired, some are exasperating, none of them are presented in a way that suggests the filmmakers know the difference, and all of them are shoved down your throat until they’re diminished enough to swallow.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2024, during the Israel-Hamas War, Israel significantly diminished Iran’s reach in the Middle East, tipping the regional balance of power in Israel’s favor.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminished
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Telmisartan was also linked to reduced levels of PD-L1, a protein in tumor cells that helps to escape immune attack.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the past forty years, men’s wages have decreased as a percentage of over-all family income, while broader wealth inequalities and job insecurity have grown.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In two of six Minneapolis areas, overall crime decreased 43% and 56% respectively, while, in all other areas, overall crime rose.—
Eric Adler
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Government officials say new detentions have subsided since then, as the number of ICE officers in Minnesota has receded from a high of around 3,000 to close to their previous levels of over 100.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tanenbaum also questioned Duckett's other claim that challenged the constitutionality of the death warrant signed by DeSantis and set a compressed schedule for post-conviction proceedings.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The compressed schedule due to the 2026 Winter Olympics, combined with Colorado being an older club still trying to fend off the Dallas Stars for the top spot in the Western Conference, has meant the Avs are trying to rest as much as possible.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Around 400 were involved in experiments where pain was not minimized.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And to be sure, there were winds and rain strong enough to fell several trees, flood a few roads, and knock out power in some Maryland and Virginia suburbs.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The pages flip like a Rolodex, doubling as a condensed history of evolving celebrity culture from old Hollywood to the counterculture of the ’70s and ’80s to the present day.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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The condensed schedule has contributed to an increase in injuries across the league, and the Sabres have been hit as hard as any team.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Diminished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminished. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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