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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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cold water reduces those problems for all your clothes and linens, giving them a longer lifespan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Attenuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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