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as in diminished
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
workers decreased the volume of water flowing through the pipes in order to prevent an overflow
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as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the force of the wind slowly decreased until the flowers were standing upright again
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Recent Examples of decreased
Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Kenneth D. Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
In addition, overall passenger numbers decreased 20% after Spirit exited a route, which indicates that rival airlines did not immediately step forward to fill the void.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Martínez is still that free swinger at heart, but his whiff rate has decreased.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Historically, motorcycle crashes decreased in November and December.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Among the favorable trends noted was a decline in unsheltered veteran homelessness, down 12%; unsheltered people ages 18 through 24 dropped 26%; and people living in vehicles decreased 14%.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Gross profit decreased to €140 million from €172 million in 2024, primarily due to a lower volume of sales across brands.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
An EdWeek Research Center survey found that 40% of teachers had decreased homework assignments over the past two years.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Palestinian voter turnout has gradually decreased over the past elections.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Last year, the number of officers killed decreased, both in terms of officers killed as a result of felonious acts and those killed accidentally.
—Kenneth D. Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
In addition, overall passenger numbers decreased 20% after Spirit exited a route, which indicates that rival airlines did not immediately step forward to fill the void.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Martínez is still that free swinger at heart, but his whiff rate has decreased.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Historically, motorcycle crashes decreased in November and December.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Among the favorable trends noted was a decline in unsheltered veteran homelessness, down 12%; unsheltered people ages 18 through 24 dropped 26%; and people living in vehicles decreased 14%.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Gross profit decreased to €140 million from €172 million in 2024, primarily due to a lower volume of sales across brands.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
An EdWeek Research Center survey found that 40% of teachers had decreased homework assignments over the past two years.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Palestinian voter turnout has gradually decreased over the past elections.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreased
Adjective
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The game became more competitive after the first delay, but the Irish couldn’t overcome a litany of mistakes: three interceptions, two lost fumbles, one missed field goal and a handful of dropped passes.—
Tyler James,
Indianapolis Star,
2 May 2020
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Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.—
Scott Moritz,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2020
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over time, maintaining cleaner air can help reduce allergy flare-ups and other respiratory issues, potentially leading to lower medical expenses and a reduced reliance on ongoing treatments.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The unlikely union lasted 10 years and the mutual admiration between the two famed figures never diminished.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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Researchers believe inbreeding led to depressed survival rates in pups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a more subdued columbine, look to the ‘pink lantern’ varietal.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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So far, with real estate prices under pressure [in China], confidence in Chinese market remains subdued.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since 2015, the ground in parts of the Tulare Lake area has subsided more than 6 feet, while part of the Tule area has dropped more than 7 feet.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Now that the euphoria of David Pastrnak’s overtime game-winner has now subsided, the Bruins get back to the business of staving off elimination at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres in Friday’s Game 6 at the Garden.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Gateway Development Commission awarded the contract this week for boring the under-river section of the Hudson River Tunnel.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ramanathan and Sundarararjan captured the title with a 9-under par, the park district said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Decreased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreased. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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