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as in reduces
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 decreases
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 dwindles
The trucking company believes the industry is experiencing a fundamental shift on the supply side of the market as capacity dwindles further and pricing dynamics improve.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Her passion for the sport, however, dwindles after Duffy is booed out of a Coyotes game after a bad encounter with the team’s mascot.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Reports that sluggish ratings were one of the factors for the network taking a step back from the franchise, but with the shelving of a new season, the Latino representation on Bravo also dwindles.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
If the energy dwindles, Neuman will be ready.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
In public health terms, elimination means that a disease has become rare enough, and immunity to it widespread enough, that local transmission dwindles quickly if a case or two emerges.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But over the years, like every gym membership ever, our use dwindles to the point that paying full price no longer makes sense.
—Jim Wang, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Especially in the heat of summer when the car’s air conditioning stops or dwindles along with the engine.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Gas prices usually fall after summer, as Americans travel less and demand dwindles a little before peaking again during the holidays and producers switch to a different blend that is cheaper to process.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Her passion for the sport, however, dwindles after Duffy is booed out of a Coyotes game after a bad encounter with the team’s mascot.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Reports that sluggish ratings were one of the factors for the network taking a step back from the franchise, but with the shelving of a new season, the Latino representation on Bravo also dwindles.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
If the energy dwindles, Neuman will be ready.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
In public health terms, elimination means that a disease has become rare enough, and immunity to it widespread enough, that local transmission dwindles quickly if a case or two emerges.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But over the years, like every gym membership ever, our use dwindles to the point that paying full price no longer makes sense.
—Jim Wang, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Especially in the heat of summer when the car’s air conditioning stops or dwindles along with the engine.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Gas prices usually fall after summer, as Americans travel less and demand dwindles a little before peaking again during the holidays and producers switch to a different blend that is cheaper to process.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindles
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This single habit dramatically reduces soap scum, the same buildup that makes tile floors dangerously slippery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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This reduces their effectiveness, slowing down your machine and causing long-term damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cutting educational, recreational, arts and youth development activities not only diminishes quality of life but may also lead to juvenile delinquency, justice system involvement or dependency on government assistance.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Perpetuating ageism diminishes all of us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the furor over the October 7th attack and the Gaza war subsides, such gatherings have become easier to organize, several Beth El members told me.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once in flowerbeds and vegetable gardens, the plant depletes potassium necessary for plant health and smothers low-growing plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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What if a prolonged market downturn depletes your retirement savings?—
Angela Cullen,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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Exercise also increases levels of BDNF, a growth factor that helps maintain the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming new and long-term memories, and one that often shrinks in dementia, said Ashwini Nadkarni, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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If Republicans’ majority shrinks — or Democrats win control of the Senate in November — Republicans would have a much harder time confirming a conservative justice.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2026
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When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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What happens between encounters — the daily negotiation between biology and environment — largely vanishes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Bears are looking for tax breaks and incentives, but all that will do the Bears no good if part of their fan support declines.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The lottery will also assign waitlist positions to the remaining students in tier 2 and below if a student declines the funding.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Dwindles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindles. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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