dwindles

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Verb dwindle has 1 sense

dwindle, dwindle away, dwindle down - become smaller or lose substance; "Her savings dwindled down"
--₁ is one way to decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

Derived form: noun dwindling₁
Sample sentence:
Something ----s

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Term: Dwindles

Part of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

Sense 1: To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less in quantity

Sense 2: To diminish or lessen gradually

Sense 3: To decrease in strength or intensity

Usage:

Popular Usage: The team's hopes of winning the championship dwindled after their star player got injured.

Local Usage: The once thriving industry is now dwindling due to increased competition.

Sample Sentences:

1. As the days passed, the resources available to the group dwindled, forcing them to adjust their plans.

2. The support for the political party dwindled after their controversial decision.

3. The river dwindles during the dry season, leaving the surrounding fields parched.

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