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as in diminishing
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 subsiding
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 decreasing
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
With the circuit length decreasing, the Singapore Grand Prix increased the number of laps by one.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the mid-August Economist/YouGov survey, 32% said the unemployment rate was increasing while 22% decreasing.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Training programs emphasize slowing interactions and decreasing sensory overload.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Staking rewards motivate network participants to lock up their ETH, decreasing the circulating supply.
—Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The bill prohibits cities and counties from decreasing funding for public safety, which representatives from the local governments say isn’t possible.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The goal is to minimize traffic spillover onto surrounding streets while providing more reliable travel times for people in cars and freight trucks and decreasing travel times for buses.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Then office real estate stocks got crushed Thursday on concern AI will lead to a rise in unemployment , thus decreasing demand for commercial real estate.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
If the market value is decreasing, likewise for the buyer.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
And Americans are responding to the messaging, with spending on these weight loss meds increasing and the obesity rate decreasing.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
With the circuit length decreasing, the Singapore Grand Prix increased the number of laps by one.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the mid-August Economist/YouGov survey, 32% said the unemployment rate was increasing while 22% decreasing.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Lower premiums were made possible by decreasing repair costs and fewer collisions in 2025, the company said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Training programs emphasize slowing interactions and decreasing sensory overload.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Staking rewards motivate network participants to lock up their ETH, decreasing the circulating supply.
—Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The bill prohibits cities and counties from decreasing funding for public safety, which representatives from the local governments say isn’t possible.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The goal is to minimize traffic spillover onto surrounding streets while providing more reliable travel times for people in cars and freight trucks and decreasing travel times for buses.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Then office real estate stocks got crushed Thursday on concern AI will lead to a rise in unemployment , thus decreasing demand for commercial real estate.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
If the market value is decreasing, likewise for the buyer.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreasing
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The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Finally, unnecessary technology usage in elementary grades is diminishing focus and harming academic performance.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The first is diminishing retail trader enthusiasm.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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With homes starting in the mid-$500,000s, the development offers features such as EV charging, private patio options, and quick access to both Boulder and Denver—shortening commutes and giving parents more time at home.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday, the disruptions seemed to be subsiding, with nearly 200 grounded, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday the disruptions seemed to be subsiding, with nearly 200 grounded, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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During his speech on Tuesday, the President suggested that those prices were declining.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have carried significant operating losses in recent years, topping £200m in each of the three seasons before last, as declining revenues combined with significant cost increases.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Reservation incumbents, delivery app newcomers and premium credit card partnerships are all ramping up the fight for a shrinking pool of diners.—
Amelia Lucas,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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To justify the sky-high fees, schools are increasingly looking to upgrade facilities and services to attract a shrinking pool of students.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also Monday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling nearly 10% amid rising geopolitical tensions following attacks on Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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