dwindle
verb (used without object)
to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away.
are dwindling
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present progressiveof dwindle.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. strategic crude stockpiles are dwindling at a record pace and are approaching their lowest in more than four decades — but concerns about slimmer reserves may be overblown.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Still, Sahm says that the American economy's buffers across the board are dwindling, and there is a limit to how much it can take.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Also souring the mood are dwindling hopes for interest-rate cuts this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Mule deer are dwindling not just here but across the West.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
They’re old now, and their numbers are dwindling.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
