dwindle
verb (used without object)
to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away.
dwindling
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present participleof dwindle.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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Traders and analysts say the price rally reflects fears of renewed escalation, dwindling stockpiles and expensive shipping operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The challenge comes as Afghanistan faces the return of 6.6 million Afghans since 2023, climate disasters, dwindling aid and banking isolation since the Taliban movement returned to power in 2021.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
On Saturday over half a million mainly peaceful protesters demonstrated against rising living costs and dwindling access to decent public services, including a good state education.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
In McDonnell, his supporters say, the mayor has an honest and principled leader who has managed to steady a department beset by low morale, dwindling staffing levels and aging facilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
His father belched, crumpled the can, added it to a large pile, and drew a new can from a dwindling pile.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
