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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3
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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4
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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5
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
For taxpayers who missed payroll or excise tax deposit deadlines between February 15, 2025, and March 3, 2025, penalties will be abated as long as deposits are made by March 3, 2025.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In 2021, the Kansas City City Council approved a tax incentive package for the project, abating 75% of its property tax bill for 10 years and then 37.5% for 15 more.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
This year, the district was considering abating about $98,150, which would have been a savings of about $2 to $3 per household, Superintendent Dan Bridges said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Back in Kolkata, the noise has started to abate on the Maidan.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
In 2021, the Kansas City City Council approved a tax incentive package for the project, abating 75% of its property tax bill for 10 years and then 37.5% for 15 more.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
This year, the district was considering abating about $98,150, which would have been a savings of about $2 to $3 per household, Superintendent Dan Bridges said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Back in Kolkata, the noise has started to abate on the Maidan.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abate
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But much of that has subsided now; the Steelers, after all, don’t have a second-round pick and trading up could be out of the question as a result.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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While immediate inflation concerns have subsided, the current administration's aggressive tariff and immigration policies are creating new economic anxieties that could lead to future instability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Keeping yourself hydrated and reducing your salt intake may also help reduce bloating and help your body rid itself of excess fluid. Types of Creatine Several types of creatine are used in supplements.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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The most recent collective bargaining agreement, signed by the players and the league, abolished the college draft and opened the door for every new player to enter the league as a free agent.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Others, like the Cato Institute, go one step further and suggest FEMA be abolished entirely, replaced by market solutions and state compacts.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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While this context might not subtract from the beauty of the film, audiences today are approaching it with a distinct lens.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Residents there would have $1,770 left over after subtracting money for their monthly expenditures.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
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This blockage deprives brain tissue of vital oxygen and nutrients, which causes brain cells to die within minutes.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bender also was excluded from these teams, which deprived her of the opportunity to inherit assets and boost her career or retirement benefits, according to the suit.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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The number of Jesuits globally has steadily decreased since the 1960s, when there were more than 36,000.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Weeks 5 and 9 deliberately decrease your amount of running time after several weeks of building.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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The question is whether the Trump administration is entitled to repeal a rule that was upheld specifically by the Supreme Court and therefore subject to precedent, said Patrick Parenteau, an emeritus professor at the Vermont Law and Graduate School who has handled endangered species cases.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2025
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As President Donald Trump pushes to repeal several clean air and water regulations, the ALA has warned that this could deal a severe blow to U.S. public health.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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In that instance, the amount of the loss that can be deducted is limited to the taxpayer's basis in the property.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Agents were to deduct a 10% commission before disbursement.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Abate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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