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as in reduced
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 decreased
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 dwindled
Their chances of progressing in the soccer tournament dwindled further when they were beaten 3-0 by Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, June 24.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Print circulation has dwindled and page count has shrunk by more than half from its peak.
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Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The three-planet evening show that graced June's twilight sky has now dwindled to one lone survivor.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
As denim became more ubiquitous across the globe, and as consumers sought to buy more things for less, denim production dwindled in favor of production offshore.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The worst is over—the fevers have broken, the tissues have dwindled, and everyone is slowly regaining their energy.
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Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
28 June 2026
After his withdrawal from the day-to-day coaching work during the 2024 offseason, however, Clark’s influence internally had dwindled precipitously.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
The clock is ticking, again, and their resources and equilibrium have dwindled, again.
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Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The species once dwindled to about 50 birds nationwide, but today, the population has grown to more than 500.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Print circulation has dwindled and page count has shrunk by more than half from its peak.
—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The three-planet evening show that graced June's twilight sky has now dwindled to one lone survivor.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
As denim became more ubiquitous across the globe, and as consumers sought to buy more things for less, denim production dwindled in favor of production offshore.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The worst is over—the fevers have broken, the tissues have dwindled, and everyone is slowly regaining their energy.
—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
28 June 2026
After his withdrawal from the day-to-day coaching work during the 2024 offseason, however, Clark’s influence internally had dwindled precipitously.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
The clock is ticking, again, and their resources and equilibrium have dwindled, again.
—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The species once dwindled to about 50 birds nationwide, but today, the population has grown to more than 500.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwindled
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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According to the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County, Gaeta drove 371 feet during those 5 seconds and only decreased speed from 53mph to 47mph.
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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Etan vanished near his New York City home more than four decades ago.
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Zafar Mawani and Guillermo Ortiz vanished on May 20 after reportedly leaving their home near Mexico City to buy a chair lift for Mawani's ailing mother.
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“Dwindled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwindled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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