attenuating

present participle of attenuate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of attenuating The mouth fiddle is an instrument of extension, attenuating the distinction between our internal organs and those of our making. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuating
reducing
Verb
  • Gupta estimated that reducing formation time by half or more could lower overall factory electricity use by 10% to 15%.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Slowing or reducing the demand for that subsidy seems appropriate in my view.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Attenuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuating. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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