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as in subsided
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 reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in abolished
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 subtracted
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 deprived
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abated
Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 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
Olson also discussed whether data centers are expected to impact property values, and noted the possibility of the area school districts getting in-advance property tax payments from the data center developers, which would then be abated later on by the school districts.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Every day stress produces much smaller changes that return to normal after the stress has abated.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Though the recent crisis over Greenland has abated, Washington and Brussels remain on a collision course, especially over tech regulations, Macron told several outlets.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Then, in 2020, the pandemic shook open deep fault lines in the social landscape, unleashing reserves of everyday cruelty and divisiveness whose flow has not yet abated.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately for the RSNs and the teams under contract to Main Street, the endemic conditions that derailed Diamond haven’t abated.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Two participants mentioned that their depression had abated completely.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 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
Olson also discussed whether data centers are expected to impact property values, and noted the possibility of the area school districts getting in-advance property tax payments from the data center developers, which would then be abated later on by the school districts.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Every day stress produces much smaller changes that return to normal after the stress has abated.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Though the recent crisis over Greenland has abated, Washington and Brussels remain on a collision course, especially over tech regulations, Macron told several outlets.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Then, in 2020, the pandemic shook open deep fault lines in the social landscape, unleashing reserves of everyday cruelty and divisiveness whose flow has not yet abated.
—Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately for the RSNs and the teams under contract to Main Street, the endemic conditions that derailed Diamond haven’t abated.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abated
Adjective
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He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
2 Mar. 2026
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Almost immediately, all his physical woes subsided.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Johnson said Boulder County's restrictions will stay in place until the fire danger has consistently subsided.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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An appeals court sided with Sacramento in the second case, and the planning area was ultimately reduced.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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For Wiggins, as with his teammates, now reduced to hope.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The total amount of money a business generates from selling its goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.—
Madeline Bilis,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fely reached the 40-rep mark, but two were deemed not to have reached full extension and were subtracted from his total.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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This criminal organization deprived them of that peace of mind.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Contreras declined to address Eric’s friends — leading the judge to say the family deprived Eric’s friends the opportunity to attend the funeral and host a Mass in his honor.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In my opinion, the 18th Amendment should be repealed so Congress doesn’t get paid during a shutdown.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Abated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abated. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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