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
The police blotter reports in 2026 show no abatement.
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Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The bill explicitly allowed county commissioners, pest control and abatement districts, and public health districts to take action on rats of their own accord.
—Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Johnson underscored continued investments to get the city's lead crisis under control by replacing lead service lines, lead abatement in 250 homes, and lead paint remediation in Milwaukee Public Schools.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The abatement phase, beginning May 4, may prove more consequential than the dollar amounts.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The bill explicitly allowed county commissioners, pest control and abatement districts, and public health districts to take action on rats of their own accord.
—Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Johnson underscored continued investments to get the city's lead crisis under control by replacing lead service lines, lead abatement in 250 homes, and lead paint remediation in Milwaukee Public Schools.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The abatement phase, beginning May 4, may prove more consequential than the dollar amounts.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abatement
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Parents of students with disabilities have expressed concern about civil rights cases closing too soon and difficulties of knowing who to talk to after the reduction in force occurred.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Perseverance rover, which is on Mars collecting rock and soil samples, could face spending reductions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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They were eliminated from playoff contention with six games to spare, a decrease of 13 games from last year.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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That decrease is partly because the venture giant began to distribute capital back to investors from its first three funds, according to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke anonymously to discuss private business dealings.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Establishment of federal observers The key contribution of the Voting Rights Act that Americans are typically taught about in school is its abolition of racial discrimination in voting.—
Allison Mashell Mitchell,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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The temperance, abolition, and civil-rights movements in America were all motivated in part by religious convictions.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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The deduction primarily aids wealthier Americans with large mortgage payments on their homes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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The credit, not a deduction, helps reduce your annual income for tax purposes.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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But researchers who study fertility trends say the decline is driven by forces that have little to do with contraception access and that restricting it is unlikely to produce more births.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cities and towns around the state with large immigrant populations have seen steep enrollment declines over the last year, says the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance, as families have been deported or voluntarily returned to their home countries amidst heightened anxiety.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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But since repeal is unlikely to gain favor with California’s political leadership, serious consideration should be given to some sort of temporary suspension.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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State lawmakers had a mixed response to the federal mining ban repeal for the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness watershed, with some celebrating and others teary-eyed at the Capitol this week.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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The league’s celebrated new CBA made all these players rich, but did little for the Sparks, who were unable to make a dent in the league-wide free agent market and were out of decent draft picks and so must survive for one more season before getting a shot at JuJu Watkins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now the state is eyeing two potential solutions to try and make a dent.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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To make one, fill a small saucepan with water, then add lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and a few drops of a pure essential oil of your choice, Martinez explains.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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This season, the goal since first puck drop has been the ultimate prize for the Colorado Avalanche -- the Stanley Cup.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Abatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatement. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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