as in subsiding
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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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as in stripping
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abating
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Interest in the sausages shows no sign of abating.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There has been little sign of high temperatures abating; 2025 began with the hottest January on record.
—Elfatih Eltahir, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
That effort has become more urgent as a plunge in Tesla sales that began earlier this year shows little sign of abating.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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
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
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And the civil war shows little sign of abating.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Interest in the sausages shows no sign of abating.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
There has been little sign of high temperatures abating; 2025 began with the hottest January on record.
—Elfatih Eltahir, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
That effort has become more urgent as a plunge in Tesla sales that began earlier this year shows little sign of abating.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abating
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Beyond the curse of high expectations, other headwinds that weighed on Eaton's shares appear to be subsiding, including capacity expansion.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hurricane conditions are occurring within the warning area in Cuba but expected to begin subsiding this afternoon.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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DeSantis has repeatedly spoken in support of abolishing state property taxes entirely, an option that is still being considered by lawmakers—though a recent survey showed that a majority of Floridians do not back such drastic action.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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That hefty figure is also one of many variables, since virtually every buyer chooses to customize their Celestiq in some way, adding or subtracting from the final cost.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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To estimate your optimal heart rate zone for exercise, start by subtracting your age from 220 to get your maximum heart rate.—
Cyra-Lea Drummond,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Weisel recommends removing the leaves, or at least stripping the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the stem.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather than stripping the skin, Japanese skin care emphasizes gentle yet thorough cleansing to preserve hydration.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The effect of climate change on traditional bear food sources, a steep population decline in rural areas, and the decreasing number of hunters have been cited as factors driving the rise in bear encounters.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, Trump does not have the endorsement of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who has repeatedly expressed his opposition to repealing the filibuster.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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But this summer, via special election, voters overwhelmingly supported repealing the review board and limited the city’s ability to outsource library services.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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This would include improvements to training programmes, public information campaigns to raise awareness of reckless driving, and tougher enforcement, including deducting points for more driving offences.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
6 Jan. 2026
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Their data for the average transaction prices — that's what a consumer pays after deducting all incentives and trade-in values — for new-vehicles show that those prices are not being driven down.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Abating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abating. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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