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
Across the continent, civil wars flare and then abate.
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Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, this shortage shows no signs of abating.
—Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Until policymakers change the incentives, trade tensions will not abate.
—Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
In the weeks since, those lines haven’t abated very much, as Printemps has emerged as a real New York phenomenon.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, this shortage shows no signs of abating.
—Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Until policymakers change the incentives, trade tensions will not abate.
—Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
In the weeks since, those lines haven’t abated very much, as Printemps has emerged as a real New York phenomenon.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abate
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Lisa Wins, But Sincerity Takes the Crown When the eyeliner dries and the laughter subsides, Lisa Gilroy emerges as the episode’s victor.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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That fear subsided after the war became bogged down in Ukraine’s east.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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An estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposals would reduce the number of people with health care by at least 7.6 million from the Medicaid changes, and possibly more with other changes to the Affordable Care Act.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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In Sacramento, California, the weather service warned its office would have reduced staffing overnight.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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More news to know now The acting FEMA administrator was replaced after contradicting Trump on abolishing the agency.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The Swiss government said Switzerland abolished all industrial tariffs on Jan. 1 last year, meaning that 99% of all goods from the United States can be imported into Switzerland duty-free.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Imports surged by 41% in the last quarter, subtracting from GDP, as companies sought to get ahead of Trump’s global trade fight.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Arm ailments to Ranger Suarez and Cristopher Sanchez have subtracted two good starters from the Phillies.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Do Republicans have to admit the possibility that their wild and wacky primary elections could, yet again, deprive them of the upper chamber?—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
6 May 2025
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On top of that, the Jane Does allege they were deprived them of meal and rest breaks, were paid less than minimum wage and never paid overtime or holidays, according to KTLA.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
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Load Or Run The Dishwasher Loading the dishwasher every night greatly helps decrease the visual clutter and mess that's in your kitchen.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Research has also shown that being outside in nature can help decrease anxiety, stress, and anger, according to a UC Davis Health blog post.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Bill to end limits on who can sue for medical malpractice stalls in Florida Senate The Florida Senate appeared on the verge Wednesday of passing a bill to repeal an exception in the state’s medical-malpractice laws.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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House Republicans passed a measure Thursday that would repeal the government’s decision to place California’s longfin smelt, a finger-sized fish, on the endangered species list.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Best may continue receiving health insurance for the next six months, although those benefits can be deducted from her severance.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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With this, both teams have been fined $25,000 and deducted 20 driver and owner points, as well as 5 playoff points.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Abate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abate. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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