diminish
verb (used with object)
to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
diminishes
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present tense formof diminish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The "gender pace gap" diminishes to 0.25% in 100-mile races, according to a study, external of more than 10 years of amateur ultra-race conducted by RunRepeat, in collaboration with the International Association of Ultrarunners.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The concept of choosing time over money diminishes for mothers who feel unable to pause their careers, even when personal or caregiving demands intensify.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
But because it’s so integrative, balance diminishes faster than strength as we age, Burbank says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
You can find lots of inspirational quotes reminding you that 40 is just the beginning, but that framing is false, and diminishes our not insignificant life experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Thing is, Jezebel, people will find a way to make you feel bad about yourself if you let them. But it diminishes you. What does diminish mean?”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
