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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
But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.
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Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Like other unserious candidates, his presence further diminishes the state GOP at a time when the party is most needed.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
And beauty is a discovery that diminishes the truth of reality.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 Dec. 2025
When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
At the risk of over-generalizing, as the protein content of a drink rises, its deliciousness diminishes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishes
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One that minimizes partisan conflict and builds partnerships for success.—
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
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Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
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The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.—
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The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.—
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
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The driver was safely rescued, but their vehicle will stay in the flooded roadway, between the road closures, until the water subsides.—
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Opposition criticizes the deal Skerrit provided few details on how his island, still facing a housing shortage after Category 5 Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September 2017, plans to accommodate the refugees.—
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Animal rights is not the only point on which Sliwa criticizes the president.—
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“Diminishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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