- present tense form of diminish (3rd person singular).
diminishes
Example Sentences
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The "gender pace gap" diminishes to 0.25% in 100-mile races, according to a study of more than 20 years of amateur ultra-race data conducted by RunRepeat, in collaboration with the International Association of Ultrarunners,
From BBC β Sep. 9, 2026
The concept of choosing time over money diminishes for mothers who feel unable to pause their careers, even when personal or caregiving demands intensify.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 31, 2026
As that plutonium supply steadily diminishes, each spacecraft loses about 4 watts of available power every year.
From Science Daily β Aug. 10, 2026
Hague said, adding that the company’s research shows consumers don’t believe the practice diminishes the quality of a newscast.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 19, 2026
Gradually, subtly, the ringing in my right ear diminishes until it's gone entirely.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
