attenuating

present participle of attenuate

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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
  • Handles up improves safety and hygiene during unloading, avoiding contact with eating surfaces and reducing injury risk.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Gormley says lifestyle changes can also help, like reducing screen time and taking more breaks from screens throughout the day.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Attenuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuating. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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