attenuates

present tense third-person singular of attenuate

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Recent Examples of attenuates As Science Alert points out, light also attenuates and degrades over long distances. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuates
reduces
Verb
  • According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
  • 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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