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as in reducing
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 decreasing
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 dwindling
Because of Highlands Ranch’s ongoing, dwindling enrollment affecting program numbers — the Falcons had only 19 total players this year and no JV team — the Falcons are moving down to Class 5A for the next cycle.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Mines in Australia are warning of suspensions due to dwindling diesel supplies.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
In some regions options are dwindling.
—Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The dwindling snowpack is likely to raise the risk of severe wildfires, hamper electricity generation at hydropower dams and force water restrictions for farmers.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The number of holdouts are dwindling.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
This is part of a whole series on the world's dwindling water supply.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
The patio at Murphy’s grew fuller by the minute and an hour or so later, the Wrigley ball hawkers — a dwindling group of fans who gather along Waveland Avenue to catch home run balls launched well over the left field fence — were starting to take their positions.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
So had Florida not decided to tweak its offense to emphasize paint touches, dwindling the bricks its guards had regularly tossed through the first two disastrous months, this could have been a historic season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Mines in Australia are warning of suspensions due to dwindling diesel supplies.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
In some regions options are dwindling.
—Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The dwindling snowpack is likely to raise the risk of severe wildfires, hamper electricity generation at hydropower dams and force water restrictions for farmers.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The number of holdouts are dwindling.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
This is part of a whole series on the world's dwindling water supply.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
The patio at Murphy’s grew fuller by the minute and an hour or so later, the Wrigley ball hawkers — a dwindling group of fans who gather along Waveland Avenue to catch home run balls launched well over the left field fence — were starting to take their positions.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
So had Florida not decided to tweak its offense to emphasize paint touches, dwindling the bricks its guards had regularly tossed through the first two disastrous months, this could have been a historic season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindling
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By influencing two metabolic pathways, both medications may similarly improve blood sugar control while also reducing appetite.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Consumers can also look for savings at home by decreasing energy costs—for instance, by keeping the air conditioner at a higher temperature.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Without pay, screeners are depleting savings, using food banks and even quitting instead of enduring the financial hardship and uncertainty.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taipei is particularly concerned that as the Middle East conflict drags on, American forces are depleting their stockpile of long-range cruise missiles that would be critical to repel a Chinese assault on Taiwan, the Financial Times reported.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the need for RTGs was laid bare by Curiosity and Perseverance's predecessors, the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, which were purely solar powered but suffered from diminishing power as Martian dust covered their solar arrays.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But, by the end of May, the issue was not subsiding.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Navy has shrunk dramatically since the Cold War ended, with combat-ready ships declining from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, following decades of military spending cuts.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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As women’s earning power grows, their tolerance for an unequal domestic arrangement is shrinking.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The display showed, on the left, the face of a gray-haired man with a resolute expression, his neck vanishing into a white collar and dark suit.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a warm winter with poor skiing conditions gave way to early springtime record heat, snow is vanishing from all but the highest elevations in the West.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dwindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindling. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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