as in subsiding
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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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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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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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The top off amount is calculated by subtracting your benefit at full retirement age (FRA) from 50% of your husband’s benefit at full retirement age.
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After subtracting education expenses, the average student cleared $86,806 more income than the average non-student.
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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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Most of these early mandate states were centered around the Northeast, where viral spread started decreasing as a result of normal season patterns.
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Across the United States, cities are decreasing the number of available psychiatric beds just as demand is surging.
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In one significant policy shift, Lewis George campaigned on repealing former Metropolitan Police Department chief Pamela Smith’s executive order directing her officers to cooperate with federal immigration authorities for individuals not in police custody.
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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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