as in reducing
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as in minimizing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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as in decreasing
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 subsiding
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 diminishing
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Some experts are wary that a new administration that is less focused on renewable energy could thwart some of solar’s growth by diminishing the IRA tax credits or imposing tariffs that could increase the cost of building solar panels.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
However, with continuous advancements in AI and sensor technology, these barriers are gradually diminishing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
The opportunity is diminishing, and delaying is no longer an option.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
But interest in Linkin Park and their work doesn’t appear to be diminishing—just shifting.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Carbon-14 has a half-life of about 5,730 years, meaning the battery can theoretically last thousands of years, with diminishing output over time.
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Our tester noted diminishing back and hip pain in the morning after sleeping on this mattress for a month.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Zoo staff said vets were closely monitoring Zoya’s health and discomfort levels to make certain her quality of life wasn’t diminishing.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Some experts are wary that a new administration that is less focused on renewable energy could thwart some of solar’s growth by diminishing the IRA tax credits or imposing tariffs that could increase the cost of building solar panels.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
However, with continuous advancements in AI and sensor technology, these barriers are gradually diminishing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
The opportunity is diminishing, and delaying is no longer an option.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
But interest in Linkin Park and their work doesn’t appear to be diminishing—just shifting.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Carbon-14 has a half-life of about 5,730 years, meaning the battery can theoretically last thousands of years, with diminishing output over time.
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Our tester noted diminishing back and hip pain in the morning after sleeping on this mattress for a month.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Zoo staff said vets were closely monitoring Zoya’s health and discomfort levels to make certain her quality of life wasn’t diminishing.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishing
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In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sponsorship and partnership initiatives continue to push these benefits, as highlighted by NASCAR's VP of Partnership Marketing, Michelle Byron, who has commented on the dedication of partners like Growth Energy in minimizing NASCAR's environmental footprint.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Miller's perseverance and expertise have been instrumental in overcoming these challenges, helping Cadence OTC play a crucial role in reducing unintended pregnancies and improving reproductive health outcomes.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company's innovative approach combines box-free drop-off locations with streamlined processing, allowing merchants to manage reverse logistics more effectively while reducing strain on store and warehouse staff.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The issue of whether and how to change the Supreme Court is deeply polarizing along partisan lines, with many Democrats demanding change in recent years and most Republicans dismissing those demands as efforts to stop the court's shift to the right.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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In late November, the team fired general manager Joe Douglas, just six weeks after dismissing head coach Robert Saleh.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Melt 1 1/2 cups shortening and 3/4 cup nut butter and mix with the dry ingredients.Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Kimball started tinkering with a basic snickerdoodle recipe that traditionally starts with sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, vanilla and cream of tartar.Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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With his new deal, Abrams is no longer at the top of the shrinking ranks of writer-producers with nine-figure deals.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some argue that a shrinking population is beneficial, being a marker of women's reproductive rights.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Diminishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishing. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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