1
as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
entitled to a tax abatement for child care expenses
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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
there's been a significant abatement in noise from the floor above since the upstairs neighbors installed carpets
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as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
sought an abatement of the court proceeding on the grounds that the plaintiff had no legal standing in the case
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Recent Examples of abatement
Swift said, however, that the abatement dispute override mathematically blunts the tax impact on homeowners, which was the intent of Wu’s tax proposal.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
The director of the health department’s home environmental health program has been loaned to the district to fill that role as abatement on the buildings continues.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
As both nations work to balance energy security with climate responsibilities, collaboration on cleaner LNG production, carbon capture, and methane abatement technologies could ensure that this project supports environmental goals alongside strategic ones.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The incident was not reported until Enhance La Jolla litter abatement crews arrived that morning.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
The director of the health department’s home environmental health program has been loaned to the district to fill that role as abatement on the buildings continues.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
As both nations work to balance energy security with climate responsibilities, collaboration on cleaner LNG production, carbon capture, and methane abatement technologies could ensure that this project supports environmental goals alongside strategic ones.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The incident was not reported until Enhance La Jolla litter abatement crews arrived that morning.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abatement
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The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The move could result in layoffs and program reductions across several of its schools, the university said in an announcement.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Angela Davis, the legendary activist, scholar and author known for her decades of work in racial justice, prison abolition and Black feminist thought, will deliver the keynote address at Get Free: A Black Feminist Reunion, taking place New Orleans right now.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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The bill, advanced near the end of the legislative session, prevents the immediate abolition of the lottery and subjects its operations to close review for the next two years.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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The Senate version of the bill would also permanently extend and modify the depreciation deduction for businesses.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As ovaries decline, hormones change, and a harmonious symphony can turn into a cacophonous noise, impacting the entire body.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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That can play an important role, but crime analysts say the reasons behind these drops are more complex and broader.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Abatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatement. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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