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as in minimizes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the state's blood supplies were severely diminished by the two consecutive disasters
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as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the sound of the train diminished as our distance from it increased
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Recent Examples of diminishes
This, in my opinion, diminishes that.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe, too, Giannis gets hurt again in March and his trade value diminishes a bit more.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Critics of this new federal tax scholarship program such as the Chicago Teachers Union, the Illinois Federation of Teachers and other lobbying groups say that this funding program takes money away from public education and diminishes schooling opportunities in favor of private or religious schools.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Perception of risks diminishes, perhaps not entirely, but enough to misperceive the balance of challenge versus ability.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Belichick not being inducted into the Class of 2026 was a second consequence of Spygate, as some voters must believe his misconduct diminishes his legacy.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
When risk appetite diminishes, Bitcoin declines along with equities.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe, too, Giannis gets hurt again in March and his trade value diminishes a bit more.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Critics of this new federal tax scholarship program such as the Chicago Teachers Union, the Illinois Federation of Teachers and other lobbying groups say that this funding program takes money away from public education and diminishes schooling opportunities in favor of private or religious schools.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Perception of risks diminishes, perhaps not entirely, but enough to misperceive the balance of challenge versus ability.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Belichick not being inducted into the Class of 2026 was a second consequence of Spygate, as some voters must believe his misconduct diminishes his legacy.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
When risk appetite diminishes, Bitcoin declines along with equities.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Or worse, women will share a menopause symptom with a provider who minimizes it.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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By leveraging light to enhance oxygen electrochemistry, the approach reduces energy losses and extends device lifetime without relying on precious metals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Elevated heart rate and less endurance As hydration drops, blood volume decreases, forcing the heart to work harder to maintain cardiac output.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … CABLE CRACKDOWN – FCC dismisses liberal hosts as agency enforces anti-bias policy.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Those physicians worry the impacts will last long after the surge subsides.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the mayhem subsides, a silhouette of a lone Charli remains.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2026
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The report criticizes the county bringing electrical infrastructure to PortMiami that allows cruise ships to shut down their smog-producing generators while docked, a $125 million project that received $20 million from the state’s Department of Transportation.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … NEWSROOM REVOLT – Tensions rise at '60 Minutes' as Scott Pelley reportedly criticizes Bari Weiss.—
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FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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