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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The switch has been spurred by dwindling stocks of Atlantic mackerel after years of overfishing, with its Chilean counterpart more sustainable and a third of the cost.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The dwindling availability of Iranian barrels is also reshaping regional trade, with China increasingly turning to alternative suppliers including Saudi Arabia and Iraq, according to the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The extreme heat is causing dwindling snowpack in the state, with far-reaching impacts on agriculture and water supply, not to mention the multi-billion dollar ski industry.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
If dwindling supplies of cold gas were primarily responsible, however, astronomers would expect the dramatic fall in star formation to be accompanied by a similarly large decline in the available gas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Her dad grabbed a handful of the dwindling popcorn.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
