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
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Monitoring such trends can assist you in leveraging the strength or aid in planning a timely entry if the momentum diminishes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One potential problem with this set-up is that the SCORE Act diminishes the role of state law in subject areas traditionally governed by states.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The mechanization or the industrialization of the medical practices, the delivery of health care, diminishes that sense of feeling like you're valued.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Morales and Gross say the accuracy of forecasts quickly diminishes around five days out.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Hyaluronic acid hydrates, vitamin B5 plumps, and niacinamide diminishes the look of hyperpigmentation over time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Monitoring such trends can assist you in leveraging the strength or aid in planning a timely entry if the momentum diminishes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One potential problem with this set-up is that the SCORE Act diminishes the role of state law in subject areas traditionally governed by states.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The mechanization or the industrialization of the medical practices, the delivery of health care, diminishes that sense of feeling like you're valued.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Morales and Gross say the accuracy of forecasts quickly diminishes around five days out.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Hyaluronic acid hydrates, vitamin B5 plumps, and niacinamide diminishes the look of hyperpigmentation over time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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This ongoing improvement reduces the organization’s dependency on manual inputs from customers, account managers and sales teams, creating a more autonomous and data-driven process.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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But if your branding was clearer, stronger and more emotionally resonant, your LTV could be double, while your CAC decreases.—
Erik Huberman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Johnston said his budget plans for zero overall growth in revenue and added that unless Denver's income actually decreases, there won't be any more layoffs next year.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This discomfort typically peaks within 24 to 48 hours and subsides within three to five days, easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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These double peaks occur when solar activity spikes, subsides, and then returns a few years later.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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