1
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
In most lakes oxygen content diminishes rapidly at depths below 35 feet.
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Jack G. Mell,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
None of this diminishes the responsibility of wealthy countries.
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W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Thousands of people are feared dead as the official death toll continues to rise and hope diminishes for finding survivors in the rubble.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
This habit gradually diminishes self-concept clarity and self-esteem by creating a gap between internal thoughts and public claims.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
Louden points out that sometimes an English word strengthens and diversifies the Pennsylvania Dutch lexicon rather than diminishes it.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
The Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream is currently on sale for just $14 and diminishes wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, crepey skin, and sun damage.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Jack G. Mell,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
None of this diminishes the responsibility of wealthy countries.
—
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Thousands of people are feared dead as the official death toll continues to rise and hope diminishes for finding survivors in the rubble.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
This habit gradually diminishes self-concept clarity and self-esteem by creating a gap between internal thoughts and public claims.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
Louden points out that sometimes an English word strengthens and diversifies the Pennsylvania Dutch lexicon rather than diminishes it.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
The Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream is currently on sale for just $14 and diminishes wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, crepey skin, and sun damage.
—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
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The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation.
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These days, some displays use drone shows instead of combustible pyrotechnics, which further minimizes the fire risk.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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Amon, a Brazilian engineer who joined Qualcomm 30 years ago and became its CEO in 2021, dismisses the notion that this is all too much for Qualcomm to chase at once, saying the company has been on this reinvention path many times before.
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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After the laughter ringing through the room subsides, though, Abela does allow for a moment of reverence — for the HBO drama if not for the disreputable people who populate it.
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.
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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
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That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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