1. gradually became smaller in size, amount, or strength
Usage: past tense of dwindle

Examples

• The crowd dwindled as the evening grew late.
• Her savings dwindled after months of unemployment.
• Support for the proposal dwindled over time.
• The fire dwindled to glowing embers.
• His enthusiasm dwindled when he realized the difficulty.
• The company’s profits dwindled during the recession.
• The water supply dwindled during the drought.