1
as in decreasing
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 reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in abolishing
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 subtracting
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 stripping
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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as in subsiding
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Recent Examples of abating
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
But anger against the government showed no signs of abating, as protesters gathered in front of parliament and other places in the capital Kathmandu, in defiance of an indefinite curfew imposed by authorities.
—Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
All four remain at a contractual standstill that's showing no signs of abating anytime soon.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Basic mechanical tightness happens in direct correlation with physical activity, abating within a few days.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The hostilities show no signs of abating, with Israel vowing Friday to advance deeper into Gaza until Hamas releases the remaining hostages.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Policymakers also expect inflation to edge up in 2025 before abating the following year.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
The legal battle shows no signs of abating.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The exec pointed to signs that a streaming pullback in spending may be abating.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The bullpen has struggled in the second half of the season and those struggles have shown no signs of abating in this closing stretch.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
But anger against the government showed no signs of abating, as protesters gathered in front of parliament and other places in the capital Kathmandu, in defiance of an indefinite curfew imposed by authorities.
—Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
All four remain at a contractual standstill that's showing no signs of abating anytime soon.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Basic mechanical tightness happens in direct correlation with physical activity, abating within a few days.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
The hostilities show no signs of abating, with Israel vowing Friday to advance deeper into Gaza until Hamas releases the remaining hostages.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Policymakers also expect inflation to edge up in 2025 before abating the following year.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
The legal battle shows no signs of abating.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The exec pointed to signs that a streaming pullback in spending may be abating.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abating
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From the Luddites smashing looms in 19th-century England to autoworkers walking out over the introduction of robots to the factory floor in the 1980s, resistance has flared before either being crushed or subsiding, giving way to the new economies and social orders the technologies ushered in.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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During the recent measles outbreak centered in Texas, the Pandemic Center’s data contradicted Kennedy’s assertions that the crisis was subsiding, Jennifer Nuzzo, the director of the Pandemic Center, told me.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The confirmation came just two days before the Fed is expected to vote on reducing its key interest rate.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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If the owner never comes forward, companies are required to turn over the proceeds to the state after subtracting their fees.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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Shares are priced at less than the figure arrived at when subtracting the company’s total liabilities from its total assets.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Instead of stripping your skin, the new technology does the opposite, cramming nourishers and moisturizing ingredients into microscopic nano-size droplets that nudge themselves into the nooks and crannies of your skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Athletes are often defined by their times, medals, and records, but stripping back their impact to numbers can be reductive, particularly in Fraser-Pryce’s case.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its passage is a blow to leadership, which, in the past, has voted against repealing the AUMFs.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The review added that the ongoing bit about the deducting from a charitable donation for longer speech set a negative tone.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Using debt wisely can also offer tax advantages, such as deducting mortgage interest from taxable income.—
Gabriel Shahin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Abating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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