1
as in to minimize
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks
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2
as in to reduce
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 to decrease
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 diminish
Equating true or loyal Judaism with a hardline vision of support for Israel gives him license to disparage and even diminish the vast bulk of American Jews who support neither him nor Netanyahu.
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Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
But by not staffing or funding the office, Trump can greatly diminish its function and its influence, experts said.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Best of all, consistent use will not only immediately reduce the appearance of scars, but help to diminish and heal their depth overtime (all while leaving you with a soft-matte makeup look).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Moisture from wet weather can diminish your grip on a club, so a glove needs to be able to resist it to help prevent the club from slipping in your hands.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
But by not staffing or funding the office, Trump can greatly diminish its function and its influence, experts said.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Best of all, consistent use will not only immediately reduce the appearance of scars, but help to diminish and heal their depth overtime (all while leaving you with a soft-matte makeup look).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Moisture from wet weather can diminish your grip on a club, so a glove needs to be able to resist it to help prevent the club from slipping in your hands.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminish
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Such programs help ensure that employees behave ethically and minimize disruptions to business operations—an attractive feature for building and maintaining intercompany relationships.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Regular use helps to minimize the appearance of pores, reduce dryness, and create a smoother, more polished look.3 8.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Higher temperatures may also reduce the sugar content of maple sap, meaning producers will need to collect and boil more sap to produce the same quantities of syrup.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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By April 2024, fuel costs peaked for the year before starting to decrease again in May.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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These systems reduce manual checks, decreasing staff needed for routine tasks without replacing them entirely.—
Chris Ciabarra,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the leadup to the settlement, Judge Frederick Chung denied the county’s motion to dismiss the case at the summary judgment phase that determines whether a lawsuit proceeds to trial.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The case was dismissed after the judge overseeing the case ruled prosecutors did not properly turn over evidence to the defense.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, disorganized or opaque responses can damage reputations long after the crisis subsides.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Although many around the world have been cutting interest rates to fuel growth after the inflation crisis has subsided, the OECD believes the inflation that tariffs will reignite means central banks will have to keep rates higher for longer, causing prolonged pain for businesses and consumers.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Big Savage Mountain, Bear Pen, and Dan’s Mountain Wildlands all provide valuable habitat for our declining bird populations.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Recent polls have suggested that dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Diminish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminish. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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