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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
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.
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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
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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Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2 diminishes that commitment.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In fact, these two grains will likely spike at some point as supply diminishes and demand remains steady.Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Just having Middleton on the floor shrinks the geometry of the court for opposing offenses.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
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With boxed wine, that pressure vanishes.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Things take a twist when her partner, also an agent, gets outed by Russian intelligence and vanishes mysteriously.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The hybrid formula falls somewhere between an emulsion and a stain with a delightfully hydrating feel.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Dwindles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindles. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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