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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
This week, that smash lands on three rankings, falling on one, lifting on another, and holding steady on the third as consumption of the tune dwindles.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
While cable companies have been able to pivot to broadband internet and mobile services, Dish and DirecTV have remained focused on TV, even as the number of subscribers dwindles.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
While cable companies have been able to pivot to broadband internet and mobile services, Dish and DirecTV have remained focused on TV, even as the number of subscribers dwindles.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindles
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Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This daily process keeps me aligned with my goals and reduces unnecessary stress.Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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This talent pool shrinks even more for women, who may need flexibility for child care, and managers, who can leverage experience to find a cushier job elsewhere.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Researchers believe as the lake shrinks, there is less room for dolphins, putting them at greater risk of collision with boats and ferries.Laura Paddison, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
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The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Blame also falls on billionaire investor Edward Lampert.David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Dwindles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindles. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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