dwindling (Meaning)

Wordnet

dwindling (n)

a becoming gradually less

Wordnet

gradually decreasing until little remains

Webster

of Dwindle

The dwindling population of the village was a major concern for its residents.
As the daylight dwindled, the children hurried home before it got dark.
The number of students in the school has been dwindling over the past few years.
The dwindling natural resources of the planet are a serious cause for concern.
The dwindling water levels in the reservoir have led to water shortages in the area.
The dwindling support for the political party led to its defeat in the election.
The dwindling popularity of the movie star led to a decline in his income.
The dwindling supply of gasoline forced people to drive less frequently.
The dwindling patient load at the clinic led to the closure of the facility.
The dwindling hopes of the family for a missing loved one were fading with each passing day.

a becoming gradually less, gradually decreasing until little remainsof Dwindle

reducing, decreasing, depleting, diminishing, minimizing, slashing, cutting, lessening, dropping, abating

boosting, escalating, expanding, escalating, expanding, augmenting, raising, boosting, increasing,increasing

The dwindling population of the village was a major concern for its residents.

As the daylight dwindled, the children hurried home before it got dark.

The number of students in the school has been dwindling over the past few years.

The dwindling natural resources of the planet are a serious cause for concern.