as in reduces
to diminish the price or value of
an investment attenuated by significant inflation over the years
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Recent Examples of attenuates
As Science Alert points out, light also attenuates and degrades over long distances.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuates
reduces
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By leveraging light to enhance oxygen electrochemistry, the approach reduces energy losses and extends device lifetime without relying on precious metals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Attenuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuates. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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