dwarfs 1 of 2

noun

variants also dwarves
Definition of dwarfsnext
plural of dwarf
1
as in shrimps
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind Shetland ponies are the dwarfs of the horse world

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2
as in elves
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers Snow White and the seven dwarfs

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3
as in numbers
a person of no importance or influence it would be ridiculous to compare the two sculptors—one's a giant of the art world and the other's a dwarf

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dwarfs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dwarf
as in suppresses
to hold back the normal growth of shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water

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  1. elves
  2. goblins
  3. halts
  4. shrinks
  5. shrimp
  6. diminishes
  7. stops
  8. brownies
Noun
  • The elves have been busy getting toys ready for you and all the little boys and girls.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • New Bern Tours offers historic tours year-round, as well as a Beary Merry Christmas Lights Express event during the holiday season, complete with caroling and Santa’s elves.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of elves
Noun
  • The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even some of the little neighborhood goblins stayed home – possibly to watch television.
    Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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Verb
  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of halts
Verb
  • Just having Middleton on the floor shrinks the geometry of the court for opposing offenses.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Providers may prescribe Accutane (isotretinoin), an oral retinoid that shrinks oil glands for severe acne that doesn't respond to other treatments.
    Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrinks
Noun
  • Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of shrimp
Verb
  • The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2 diminishes that commitment.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, these two grains will likely spike at some point as supply diminishes and demand remains steady.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stops
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  • Whip up a batch of box brownies or create mouthwatering confections from scratch—either way, little bites give your guests the option to delicately graze or dive into something more substantial.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Use it to line sheet pans to ensure your cookies cook evenly and the bottoms don't get too brown, or place it inside your square or round pans for brownies and cakes that will pop out easily after they're baked.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of brownies
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