1
as in minimizes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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as in reduces
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 decreases
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 diminishes
As the shoreline’s clarity diminishes, Berry stressed the importance of this research for conservation efforts, especially doing it collaboratively.
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Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Morales and Gross say the accuracy of forecasts quickly diminishes around five days out.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.
—Bill Waid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Hyaluronic acid hydrates, vitamin B5 plumps, and niacinamide diminishes the look of hyperpigmentation over time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
While many social media users were excited to use the new AI tool, others lamented that its use diminishes the work of Miyazaki.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Granting them the opportunity to have their sentences reduced diminishes the accountability essential for maintaining law and order.
—Kurt W. Wolfgang, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Morales and Gross say the accuracy of forecasts quickly diminishes around five days out.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.
—Bill Waid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Hyaluronic acid hydrates, vitamin B5 plumps, and niacinamide diminishes the look of hyperpigmentation over time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
While many social media users were excited to use the new AI tool, others lamented that its use diminishes the work of Miyazaki.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Granting them the opportunity to have their sentences reduced diminishes the accountability essential for maintaining law and order.
—Kurt W. Wolfgang, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
Verb
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This holistic process minimizes delays, prevents budget overruns, and produces outcomes that meet aesthetic, regulatory, and performance goals.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our first responsibility is to honor our commitments and wind down in a way that minimizes harm from the rescission.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Encouraging young adults to take on progressively larger responsibilities — whether through part-time work, volunteering or managing household duties — builds competence and reduces fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.—
Annie Margaret,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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Treatment during the chronic, asymptomatic phase may prevent or slow disease progression, though effectiveness decreases with time.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These double peaks occur when solar activity spikes, subsides, and then returns a few years later.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, the issue subsides once the instruments and vocals stack on top.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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