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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
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
All of this erodes trust, diminishes the quality of decisions and shrinks leadership.
—Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Furthermore, by the state recognizing that human life exists inside the womb, the ability to buy, sell, discard, or kill children diminishes.
—Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Indeed, for all the high-summer showmanship, the town’s appeal merely changes, rather than diminishes, when the crowds thin.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
None of that diminishes the ingenuity of what Celera did.
—Zachary Utz, STAT, 15 May 2026
Davis has either tuned out or somehow remained oblivious to any fan sentiment that diminishes the magnitude of his home run because of what unfolded after it.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
All of this erodes trust, diminishes the quality of decisions and shrinks leadership.
—Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Furthermore, by the state recognizing that human life exists inside the womb, the ability to buy, sell, discard, or kill children diminishes.
—Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Indeed, for all the high-summer showmanship, the town’s appeal merely changes, rather than diminishes, when the crowds thin.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
None of that diminishes the ingenuity of what Celera did.
—Zachary Utz, STAT, 15 May 2026
Davis has either tuned out or somehow remained oblivious to any fan sentiment that diminishes the magnitude of his home run because of what unfolded after it.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
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This capability minimizes downtime and enables continuous 24/7 operation, improving equipment utilization and productivity.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Failing to Declutter First Trying to overhaul your current storage system while the garage is cramped with clutter (which also minimizes the value of your home) is unproductive.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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It was also found that the battery uses a tabless, a double-aluminum current collector design that reduces resistance and ensures a uniform temperature distribution—and also mirrors the current design of Tesla batteries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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For her part Zoe, mature well beyond her tender age, dismisses the hype with a shrug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The day’s ruling from Sorokin, who was appointed to his position by former President Barack Obama, dismisses all claims against Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and the Boston Police Department.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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The audit also criticizes the city for not trying to boost compliance by issuing fines.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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