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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the long winter dwindled our supply of firewood to practically nothing
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as in decreased
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
our hopes dwindled as the reports of more casualties came in
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Recent Examples of dwindled
Their population numbers have dwindled since the 1970s.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
As a result, the practice of setting up a Christmas village dwindled during the 1950s and 1960s.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Surpluses for fiscal and social reinvestment dwindled.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
As many people became more comfortable worshiping in their homes, church funds have also dwindled.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
But make no mistake, the heart, and intention, behind the production haven’t dwindled.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Security presence increased in the courtroom as the government’s case dwindled to a close.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Block watches are making a resurgence in Milwaukee after many dwindled during the pandemic and act as a way for residents to come together and draw police attention to issues that are sometimes just down the street.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Milwaukee residents ignite change through block watches Block watches are making a resurgence in Milwaukee after many dwindled during the pandemic, David Clarey and La Risa Lynch report.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
As a result, the practice of setting up a Christmas village dwindled during the 1950s and 1960s.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Surpluses for fiscal and social reinvestment dwindled.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
As many people became more comfortable worshiping in their homes, church funds have also dwindled.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
But make no mistake, the heart, and intention, behind the production haven’t dwindled.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Security presence increased in the courtroom as the government’s case dwindled to a close.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Block watches are making a resurgence in Milwaukee after many dwindled during the pandemic and act as a way for residents to come together and draw police attention to issues that are sometimes just down the street.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Milwaukee residents ignite change through block watches Block watches are making a resurgence in Milwaukee after many dwindled during the pandemic, David Clarey and La Risa Lynch report.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindled
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 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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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
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Fortunately that risk seems to have just diminished—this has huge implications for the future of secure messaging.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 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
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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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Assad’s regime vanished at a speed few anticipated.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The news raised eyebrows all around, as many believed his chance of tasting another victory had vanished as Mercedes was then mired in the midfield while McLaren was in hot pursuit of the championship.Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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