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Decreasing in amount or degree
“Dwindling crowds and a lack of repairs could mean the theme park's end.”
Gradually ceasing to exist or function
Low in available quantities
In danger, or at risk, or extinction
Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount
Diminishing to a point or edge
A decline or lessening, especially in strength or quality
A gradual diminution of thickness or cross-section in an elongated object
Present participle for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
“Our cash began to dwindle as the holiday progressed.”
Present participle for to decrease in size, amount, value, or degree
“The falling snow did nothing to dwindle the number of eager partygoers flocking to the festival.”
Present participle for to fall away in quality
“His prospects for employment would begin to dwindle with each passing day.”
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