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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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
Even now, in this spring of glory, one that will overshadow the best playoff runs that New York City has ever had, Dolan has not abated.
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Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
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Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Most of the inflation, however, is coming from high energy costs, which should abate when the Strait of Hormuz eventually reopens.
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Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Inflation crossed 4 percent for the first time in three years in May, exacerbating Americans’ pain at the pump and dealing a fresh political blow to the White House, as the Iran war’s toll on consumers shows no sign of abating.
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Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Most of the inflation, however, is coming from high energy costs, which should abate when the Strait of Hormuz eventually reopens.
—
Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Inflation crossed 4 percent for the first time in three years in May, exacerbating Americans’ pain at the pump and dealing a fresh political blow to the White House, as the Iran war’s toll on consumers shows no sign of abating.
—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abate
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Without tick bites, red meat, or dairy to incite it, the immune response will subside eventually.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
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The top off amount is calculated by subtracting your benefit at full retirement age (FRA) from 50% of your husband’s benefit at full retirement age.
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After subtracting education expenses, the average student cleared $86,806 more income than the average non-student.
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The rivalry is so intense that overnight in Mexico, fans played instruments, sang, and made as much noise as possible outside the Ecuador team hotel to deprive the squad of sleep.
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Discomfort and harm are simply not the same thing, and continuing to deprive our children of discomfort is a sure way to set them up to fail in the real world.
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Plus, new windows are more energy efficient than old ones, meaning a summer installation can decrease your energy bill now and when temperatures drop in the fall and winter.
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Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028.
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The board voted unanimously to repeal the basement requirement.
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Voters rejected an attempt to repeal the gas tax in 2018, according to the governor’s office.
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Despite these complexities, viable methods exist for plaintiffs to deduct legal fees and navigate these rules.
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After their settlement fee is deducted, however, net savings are typically closer to 20% to 25%.
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