1
as in reduces
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 decreases
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 dwindles
My financial safety net is sort of my husband — but 15 months with no income dwindles savings tremendously.
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R29 Team, refinery29.com, 13 Dec. 2024
But a feeling that the duo returned to its stomping grounds to reclaim a very specific portion of its legacy dwindles with every push for crossover appeal.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
And, of course, there’s also no harm in indulging in a small piece of chocolate or candy a day as sunlight dwindles and the Christmas holiday approaches.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
As Russian troops advance, the city's population dwindles in the face of ever-increasing danger, particularly in districts closest to the front.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
As Voyager 2’s power supply dwindles, the mission team has made the difficult decision to turn off the Plasma Science Experiment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2024
Hurricane Francine took out at least 80 Blue Bikes as the program's number of operational bikes dwindles.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
This week, that smash lands on three rankings, falling on one, lifting on another, and holding steady on the third as consumption of the tune dwindles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
While cable companies have been able to pivot to broadband internet and mobile services, Dish and DirecTV have remained focused on TV, even as the number of subscribers dwindles.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
R29 Team, refinery29.com, 13 Dec. 2024
But a feeling that the duo returned to its stomping grounds to reclaim a very specific portion of its legacy dwindles with every push for crossover appeal.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
And, of course, there’s also no harm in indulging in a small piece of chocolate or candy a day as sunlight dwindles and the Christmas holiday approaches.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
As Russian troops advance, the city's population dwindles in the face of ever-increasing danger, particularly in districts closest to the front.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
As Voyager 2’s power supply dwindles, the mission team has made the difficult decision to turn off the Plasma Science Experiment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2024
Hurricane Francine took out at least 80 Blue Bikes as the program's number of operational bikes dwindles.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
This week, that smash lands on three rankings, falling on one, lifting on another, and holding steady on the third as consumption of the tune dwindles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
While cable companies have been able to pivot to broadband internet and mobile services, Dish and DirecTV have remained focused on TV, even as the number of subscribers dwindles.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindles
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With fewer women in assistant coaching roles, the pool of experienced candidates for head coaching positions naturally shrinks.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The multiple shrinks with the new TV deals kicking in for 2025-26.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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The bet is that even if cable TV vanishes, Bravo the brand can survive.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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The summer camp atmosphere of careless afternoons and camaraderie slowly vanishes as Gustavo witnesses those around him deteriorate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, this year’s start of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration falls on the same night as Christmas — a rare occurrence last seen in 2005 and not to be seen again until 2035.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Dwindles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindles. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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