1
as in to subside
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
interest in the author's home abated as her novels waned in popularity
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2
as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
asked the appellate court to abate the lower court's ruling allowing the patient to be removed from life support
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as in to subtract
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
I managed to get the used car dealer to abate $200 from the sticker price
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as in to deprive
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abate
The rezoning, Oncor representative Ashton Miller said on Tuesday, would allow the company to make improvements to the facility, adding two new transformers and a wall on the north side of the property to abate noise.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The idea was that by reducing mental health substance abuse problems, issues such as homelessness might be abated.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
However, economists generally view such moves as temporary and likely to abate once the Iran situation cools.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Prior to the oil shock stemming from the war in Iran, the freight recession that has permeated the trucking industry for more than three years had continued to see promising signs of abating.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The idea was that by reducing mental health substance abuse problems, issues such as homelessness might be abated.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
However, economists generally view such moves as temporary and likely to abate once the Iran situation cools.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Prior to the oil shock stemming from the war in Iran, the freight recession that has permeated the trucking industry for more than three years had continued to see promising signs of abating.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abate
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Robinhood’s stock fell 90% in 2022 as the meme stock mania subsided and then flatlined.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her depression subsided not long after.—
Jamie Ducharme,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen, ingredients are sourced locally to reduce carbon footprint and maintain freshness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The tech industry has fiercely lobbied against efforts to modify or abolish Section 230, as it is considered a cornerstone of Silicon Valley’s growth over the past 30 years.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Illinois Senate primary was won by a progressive candidate who supports abolishing ICE.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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The presence of Darryn Peterson cannot altogether subtract the impact of Flory Bidunga.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Additional ballots were added and subtracted Friday, but not enough to impact the outcomes of any races.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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While there’s some truth to each assessment, maintaining that cloudy lens will only deprive you of stellar dining opportunities.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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This deprived the state treasurer of huge assets that otherwise could have been invested to generate billions of dollars in revenue over those seven decades.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Declining spring precipitation and rising temperatures have caused the Colorado’s flow to decrease by nearly 20 percent over the past quarter century.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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After the 15th Street bike lanes were constructed, bicycle injury crashes decreased by 91 percent, according to the District Department of Transportation.—
Liam Scott,
Washington Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the EPA repealed the endangerment finding, which affirmed the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions and underpinned the agency’s ability to regulate those emissions from vehicles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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If the Legislature wanted to really help the city with its finances, then bring back the modest New York City commuter tax that was wrongly repealed on May 17, 1999.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Married individuals filing separately can deduct half of that each year.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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In its most recent proposal, the league proposed a higher salary cap while standing firm on its revenue-sharing model, which would allow the league and teams to deduct expenses before sharing revenue.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Abate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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