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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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
Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The cross-border clashes, which erupted late last month, have shown no signs of abating despite efforts by China and Turkey to broker a ceasefire.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The cross-border clashes mark the deadliest fighting between neighbors, showing no signs of abating despite ceasefire efforts by China and Turkey.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Prior to the oil shock stemming from the war in Iran, the freight recession that has permeated the trucking industry for more than three years had continued to see promising signs of abating.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the widening Iran war, currently in its 10th day, shows no signs of abating.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
The war entered its ninth day on Monday with no sign of abating.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
The war in the Middle East is showing no signs of abating after US and Israeli strikes on Iran more than a week ago.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The device, which is cleared by the FDA for withdrawal mitigation from opioid use disorder, works by abating severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats, and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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The cross-border clashes, which erupted late last month, have shown no signs of abating despite efforts by China and Turkey to broker a ceasefire.
—Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The cross-border clashes, which erupted late last month, have shown no signs of abating despite efforts by China and Turkey to broker a ceasefire.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The cross-border clashes mark the deadliest fighting between neighbors, showing no signs of abating despite ceasefire efforts by China and Turkey.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Prior to the oil shock stemming from the war in Iran, the freight recession that has permeated the trucking industry for more than three years had continued to see promising signs of abating.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the widening Iran war, currently in its 10th day, shows no signs of abating.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
The war entered its ninth day on Monday with no sign of abating.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
The war in the Middle East is showing no signs of abating after US and Israeli strikes on Iran more than a week ago.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The device, which is cleared by the FDA for withdrawal mitigation from opioid use disorder, works by abating severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats, and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abating
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But, by the end of May, the issue was not subsiding.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The departments of Commerce, Housing and Urban Development and Transportation, along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are instructed to eliminate regulations and update programs that are reducing residential development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the practical effect also meant that the entire second floor of the hotel was turned over to the pope, reducing its capacity for paying guests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Willis represents a first move of building, not subtracting.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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This chicken is a great recipe to customize to your preferences, adding and subtracting fresh veggies to suit your taste.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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But stripping out the geoeconomic nuance risks creating a false sense of security.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The state Senate on Monday advanced a House proposal demanding that cities and counties treat short-term rentals like any other homes, stripping almost all local requirements for inspections, parking, fire safety and licensing.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Later that month, a scan showed her tumors were decreasing in size.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The understanding of safety features enables people to live their daily lives with assurance while decreasing their anxiety about arriving late or departing early.—
Daniel Fusch,
AZCentral.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears likely to appear on the ballot because the sponsors, the Lincoln Club Business League, plan to rely on the much lower threshold required under state law for measures repealing taxes and fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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