as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
an investment attenuated by significant inflation over the years
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Recent Examples of attenuate
Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2025
However, it has been shown in rat studies to reduce nicotine use and attenuate withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine and cocaine.
—Fernando Montero, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
That cost advantage is likely to attenuate however, however as battery costs begin to decline, bringing the cost to produce an EREV to between similarly-sized internal combustion and battery-electric vehicles, according to the study.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Not in this country, not anywhere—not even in novels, however attenuated their characters become.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The problem is that in the constant switchback of perspectives, the play, directed by Phylicia Rashad, grows too hectic and attenuated to maintain a line of conviction.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2025
However, it has been shown in rat studies to reduce nicotine use and attenuate withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine and cocaine.
—Fernando Montero, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
That cost advantage is likely to attenuate however, however as battery costs begin to decline, bringing the cost to produce an EREV to between similarly-sized internal combustion and battery-electric vehicles, according to the study.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Not in this country, not anywhere—not even in novels, however attenuated their characters become.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuate
Verb
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Failure to follow instructions could reduce the product's effectiveness, damage specific surfaces, and increase potential health risks to humans and pets.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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That behavior is heavily conditioned, if in an attenuated sense, on the visible strength of enforcement.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Basketball has felt more attenuated from the league in recent years.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Conclusion: Time to Retire the ‘End User’ The term ‘end user’ belongs to an earlier era of linear systems and passive tools.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The linear city had aimed to house 1.5 million people by then, but is now targeting 300,000 residents.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The galaxy’s light gets distorted by the gravity of the dark matter, so the image of the galaxy becomes elongated, turning into a little arc.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
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If the orbit were to get too elongated, Mercury could fall into the sun or get close enough to Venus to get flung out of the solar system.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Chaos is a constant for the outdoor winter sport with single-elimination playoffs that relies on the bounces of an elongated sphere.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Attenuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuate. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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