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
Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The conflict has entered its fifth week and is showing no sign of abating despite a diplomatic push by Washington last week and separate peace talks over the weekend in Pakistan.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite talks of negotiations, the fighting showed little sign of abating.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday appointed veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as the head of the 22-member Arab League, at a time the Middle East is plunged in a monthlong Iran war that shows no sign of abating.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The mixed messages came as the war has shown no signs of abating.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The attacks — and threats of more to come — indicate the Iran war shows no sign of abating.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
While countless music documentaries about hundreds of artists have been made in the decade since streaming took hold, the appetite for them does not seem to be abating and Netflix has produced dozens of them.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Policymakers also expect inflation to edge up in 2025 before abating the following year.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
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But the dramatic changes seen at sites in Sichuan suggest that the nuclear weapons development of China’s military, known as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), shows little sign of abating.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The conflict has entered its fifth week and is showing no sign of abating despite a diplomatic push by Washington last week and separate peace talks over the weekend in Pakistan.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite talks of negotiations, the fighting showed little sign of abating.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday appointed veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as the head of the 22-member Arab League, at a time the Middle East is plunged in a monthlong Iran war that shows no sign of abating.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The mixed messages came as the war has shown no signs of abating.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
The attacks — and threats of more to come — indicate the Iran war shows no sign of abating.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
While countless music documentaries about hundreds of artists have been made in the decade since streaming took hold, the appetite for them does not seem to be abating and Netflix has produced dozens of them.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Policymakers also expect inflation to edge up in 2025 before abating the following year.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
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
Verb
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One bill focuses on reducing construction costs by updating building codes.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The clock ran out on a bill aimed at moving Georgia to a new time zone, ending supporters’ hopes of abolishing the chore of changing the clocks twice per year.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised data, adding an additional 34,000 jobs to January, showing a growth of 160,000, but subtracting 41,000 from February, showing a loss of 133,000.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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Home equity is calculated by subtracting your mortgage balance from your home’s current market value.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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By 18, Cipriani was stripping on ladies’ nights at a local bar.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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McKinney says the move would give users more power to opt out and delete their data while stripping platforms of a key incentive to scoop up personal preferences in the first place.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 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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Consumers can also look for savings at home by decreasing energy costs—for instance, by keeping the air conditioner at a higher temperature.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, the Stop Aurora Pit Bull Ban Team, a group that advocated for repealing the city's breed-specific ban, urged caution in drawing conclusions about the incident.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president has gone so far as repealing a longtime scientific finding that climate change endangers public health and the environment.—
Matthew Daly,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Mar. 2026
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