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as in to reduce
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 to diminish
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 dwindle
This week’s earthquakes will test Rodriguez’s dwindling promise of economic prosperity and stability for Venezuela.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The clock is ticking, again, and their resources and equilibrium have dwindled, again.
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Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
There’s an acceptance that a lack of pace and threat on the wings cost Liverpool dear last season, with Salah’s output dwindling and Cody Gakpo struggling for form.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The species once dwindled to about 50 birds nationwide, but today, the population has grown to more than 500.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The clock is ticking, again, and their resources and equilibrium have dwindled, again.
—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
There’s an acceptance that a lack of pace and threat on the wings cost Liverpool dear last season, with Salah’s output dwindling and Cody Gakpo struggling for form.
—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The species once dwindled to about 50 birds nationwide, but today, the population has grown to more than 500.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindle
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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Historically, after that period, the chances of survival without a water source diminish rapidly.
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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Plus, new windows are more energy efficient than old ones, meaning a summer installation can decrease your energy bill now and when temperatures drop in the fall and winter.
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Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028.
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Without tick bites, red meat, or dairy to incite it, the immune response will subside eventually.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill also removed a tax on Social Security benefits, depleting another source of the program's revenue.
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Without significant reform measures from Congress, the widening deficit threatens to deplete the trust funds that finance Social Security in 2032, and Medicare one year later.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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First-time homebuyers are a vanishing breed First-time buyers represented only 21% of all home purchasers in 2025, a record low, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Perhaps that last claim feels overblown, but movies indisputably falsify reality, presenting a world that seems hypervivid for a few hours but vanishes when the lights come up.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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“Dwindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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