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
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Meanwhile, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
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Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Inflation crossed 4 percent for the first time in three years in May, exacerbating Americans’ pain at the pump and dealing a fresh political blow to the White House, as the Iran war’s toll on consumers shows no sign of abating.
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Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
That war, now in its fourth year with little sign of abating, has killed hundreds of thousands, displaced about 14 million people and left almost 20 million facing acute hunger.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
On Komote Island, the El Molo's problems show little sign of abating.
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Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
The stress in the bond market is intensifying and showing few signs of abating.
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Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Louisiana’s congressional map Last week’s blockbuster Supreme Court decision abating a central Voting Rights Act provision struck down Louisiana’s congressional map.
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Ella Lee,
The Hill,
6 May 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.
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The Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Harry has previously shared his desire to reconcile with his family, and the meeting triggered speculation the royal family’s rift might be abating.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Meanwhile, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
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Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Inflation crossed 4 percent for the first time in three years in May, exacerbating Americans’ pain at the pump and dealing a fresh political blow to the White House, as the Iran war’s toll on consumers shows no sign of abating.
—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
That war, now in its fourth year with little sign of abating, has killed hundreds of thousands, displaced about 14 million people and left almost 20 million facing acute hunger.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
On Komote Island, the El Molo's problems show little sign of abating.
—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
The stress in the bond market is intensifying and showing few signs of abating.
—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Louisiana’s congressional map Last week’s blockbuster Supreme Court decision abating a central Voting Rights Act provision struck down Louisiana’s congressional map.
—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
6 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abating
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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.
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The afternoon started tough until the wind kept subsiding, and players began taking aim at flags.
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Weather service and public safety officials said the safest thing to do is to stay away from the beaches altogether until the southern swells start subsiding.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country's chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup, the first ever for a Central Asian nation.
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Among the subjects Avila Chevalier says Democrats should focus on are affordability, federal budgets focused on aiding working people, and a more just immigration system — including abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Gross profit is revenue without subtracting the cost of production expenses.
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What did help ease respondent's minds, based on the survey results, was having a higher net worth, found by subtracting a household's liabilities from its assets.
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Indeed, France recorded its hottest nights since records began in 1947, and in that context, many people are stripping down.
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Sydney Sweeney is welcoming summer by stripping down to her summer swimwear—and a timeless addition from her Syrn brand.
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Authors on the study found that COVID vaccines were roughly 55% effective in preventing hospitalizations associated with the illness and about 50% effective in decreasing trips to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities.
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If one wanted to produce more offense by decreasing drag, mixing in some baseballs with lower seams wouldn’t hurt.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.
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