diminish
verb (used with object)
to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
diminishing
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present participleof diminish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Even people who remained physically active showed evidence of diminishing performance as they grew older.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Yet all the while, data showed that racial imbalances in the criminal-justice system were diminishing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
But as the general election approaches, both candidates are diminishing the president’s presence in their messaging by varying degrees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The long-time rivals had been expected to finally settle their differences and face off in November, but the likelihood of that happening is diminishing as an agreement over the venue has yet to be reached.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
“There’s a point of diminishing returns. You’d studied all day already. You needed a break. Remember what happened with those standardized tests when you got so stressed?”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
