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
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
Unfortunately, this shortage shows no signs of abating.
—Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The crisis engulfing the firm has shown little sign of abating, with dueling statements coming from both sides.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 3 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, the voucher push shows no signs of abating, with more than 10% of all K-12 students in Florida now receiving the subsidy.
—Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
For some, the Park’s branches are arms stretched up and out, abating hate.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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
Unfortunately, this shortage shows no signs of abating.
—Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The crisis engulfing the firm has shown little sign of abating, with dueling statements coming from both sides.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 3 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, the voucher push shows no signs of abating, with more than 10% of all K-12 students in Florida now receiving the subsidy.
—Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
For some, the Park’s branches are arms stretched up and out, abating hate.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abating
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Actually abolishing the department will require action from Congress, but the effort could have major implications for everything from universities’ federal funding to college students applying for loans to pay for their education.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
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The order would spare some programs deemed critical by the administration, though completely abolishing the DOE will require congressional approval.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jason Mercier, vice president and director of research at Mountain State’s Policy Center, told The Center Square in a Friday interview that there’s a reason a wealth tax does not exist in the United States and why other countries are repealing them.—
Carleen Johnson | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated repealing the rules — known as the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, and Government Pension Offset, or GPO — would cost $196 billion over 10 years.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Its gross margin — the percentage of sales remaining after deducting the cost of production — was north of 60%.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Crown wasn't deducting these items.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pure nitrogen gas was then pumped into the mask, forcing him to breathe it in and depriving him of the oxygen needed to maintain bodily functions.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Nitrogen executions faced legal challenges The nitrogen hypoxia method of execution is carried out by depriving the condemned of oxygen as the inmate inhales nitrogen through a mask and asphyxiates.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The situation has created tension in the arts community, with some artists canceling appearances while others have used their performances to make political statements.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Now, the administration is cancelling visas and taking green card holders into custody explicitly due to their political speech, which the secretary of state is personally evaluating for adherence to foreign policy goals.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Abating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abating. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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