dwindle
verb (used without object)
to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away.
is dwindling
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present progressiveof dwindle (3rd person singular).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 Colorado River, a significant source of water for the Southland, is dwindling to record lows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Putting off the paperwork might be her way of keeping at bay the reality that her time with her partner is dwindling.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Dollar supply from goods trade is dwindling, while dollar needs for energy imports, raw materials, dividends, foreign debt payments and seasonality needs remain significant," he told AFP on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
The number of independent oil and gas companies is dwindling, but Harbour’s scale is similar to U.S. based Apache.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
But the hope that kept the grief at bay is dwindling, slipping away with each word she speaks.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
