abated 1 of 2

adjective

as in decreased

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abated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of abate
1
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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2
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
Verb
But residents say the stream of Airbnb guests in and out of their lobby, around their swimming pools and up and down on the overtaxed, malfunctioning elevators has not abated. — Linda Robertson updated October 22, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 More wild weather in SoCal Strong Santa Ana winds that fueled a rash of wildfires in Southern California have abated, but an incoming storm system could pose new risks for the region. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 The geopolitical problems in the Middle East and with the Russia-Ukraine war also haven't abated at all. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Low-frequency noise is abated slightly while higher frequencies are further blocked out. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Peterson made property tax relief a key issue in her campaign two years ago, and the issue has not abated. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 By October of 1945, The Nation’s embrace of world government as a practical solution for the problem of potentially life-effacing weapons had somewhat abated. — Richard Kreitner, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026 Green’s ability to connect with people hasn’t abated with his success. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 The pressure appears to have abated a little, though Paramount is still eager to make a deal. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abated
  1. decreased
  2. subsided
  3. reduced
  4. abolished
  5. subtracted
  6. deprived
  7. subdued
  8. diminished
Adjective
  • Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.
    — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of decreased
Verb
  • By Sunday afternoon, the drenching rains had largely subsided in the Sedona area.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The fright of theme drought had subsided for now, but as with any horror villain, there’s always the danger of a sequel.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of subsided
Verb
  • Then beef stock and heavy cream are added, and the sauce is reduced heavily.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • By controlling how densely cancer-targeting proteins are displayed on the virus, the team developed vaccine particles that significantly reduced tumor development in mice.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduced
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  • Both Weir and Khan have expressed their wishes for the reinstatement of tax-free shopping (abolished in 2021) for overseas visitors — a proposal that was met with cheers at the BFC’s fashion week breakfast this year.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Daylight saving time was repealed after World War I and then brought back in World War II in 1942, only to be abolished again three years later.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of abolished
Verb
  • Those and taxes are not subtracted out of gross measurements of economic activity.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Normally, list prices are higher than net prices, since discounts are subtracted.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of subtracted
Verb
  • Disqualifying both lists would have deprived the vast majority of Palestinian voters of their preferred political representation.
    — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But the strain extends across the Global South, where developing nations struggle with a prolonged energy crisis that disproportionately squeezes the planet’s most deprived.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of deprived
Adjective
  • Oddly enough, her two Best Actress plays are both black-and-white, European period pieces, but while Rose is full of gender-bending swagger, Fatherland is a more subdued performance.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Making waves across industries like fashion, beauty, and even interior design, the sensual shade feels more subdued and high-end than alternative reds while being easy to style in the cold-weather months.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of subdued
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  • As long as men are in power, the United States will remain a patriarchy where the value of women is diminished, female victims are not believed and institutions aren’t held accountable.
    — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Lawmakers who oppose him risk public ridicule, primary challenges and diminished political support.
    — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
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