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as in dropped
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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
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore schools are all grappling with multi-million dollar budget deficits in the 2026-27 school year, with the districts citing declining enrollment and decreased state and federal funding as having created budget holes that will likely lead to difficult decisions.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
But on the return, visibility had decreased due to heavy drizzle, according to the NTSB report Before the flight, visibility levels were at a 10, meaning 10 miles ahead of visibility.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
According to a study of new cereals marketed primarily to children from 2010 to 2023, fat, sodium, and sugar content increased while protein and fiber decreased.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2026
Diseases that have almost disappeared because of vaccines such as measles also are on their radar as vaccination rates have decreased.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
The administration has pushed back, saying no funding will be decreased due to the tax credit.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2026
The percentage of Colorado drivers who picked up a phone to make calls decreased from 42% in 2024 to 34% in 2025, and the share that picked up a phone to send a message decreased from 30% to 23%.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Year-over-year prices in North Texas have decreased every month since March’s data was released.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
After three months of highs, pepper spray use and violent incidents sharply decreased at the end of the year.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore schools are all grappling with multi-million dollar budget deficits in the 2026-27 school year, with the districts citing declining enrollment and decreased state and federal funding as having created budget holes that will likely lead to difficult decisions.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
But on the return, visibility had decreased due to heavy drizzle, according to the NTSB report Before the flight, visibility levels were at a 10, meaning 10 miles ahead of visibility.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
According to a study of new cereals marketed primarily to children from 2010 to 2023, fat, sodium, and sugar content increased while protein and fiber decreased.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2026
Diseases that have almost disappeared because of vaccines such as measles also are on their radar as vaccination rates have decreased.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
The administration has pushed back, saying no funding will be decreased due to the tax credit.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2026
The percentage of Colorado drivers who picked up a phone to make calls decreased from 42% in 2024 to 34% in 2025, and the share that picked up a phone to send a message decreased from 30% to 23%.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Year-over-year prices in North Texas have decreased every month since March’s data was released.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreased
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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
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When activated, those cells begin clearing away existing amyloid plaques, a process that was associated with reduced plaque buildup and improved cognitive function, the study found.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Others said it was turned off for no more than a day, and some said the water was still available but at a reduced level.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The practice of fascism supersedes its ideas, which is why people affected and diminished by it are not all that interested in a marketplace of ideas in which fascists have prime purchasing power.—
Aleksandar Hemon,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Reduced star ratings result in lower reimbursement and diminished capacity to provide attractive benefits to draw in members.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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For someone already feeling lonely, depressed or emotionally overwhelmed, turning to AI for connection can backfire.—
Brianna Hardcastle,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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As Maneesh, the doe-eyed Disney Channel alum Karan Brar exudes depressed decency but never quite taps into the messy turmoil that might complicate the coder’s choices.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the before photos, Turner smiled widely with ease, but afterward, her smile seemed more subdued.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their courtship was tender, quiet, subdued—and hardly full of the passion and yearning that Bridgerton has become known for.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the heat on Greenland has subsided for now, the infighting has seriously undercut the ability of the world’s biggest security alliance to deter adversaries, analysts say.—
Lorne Cook,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The pain subsided gradually over a few weeks.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grace & Stella Under Eye Patches Mid-flight skincare is the epitome of luxury, and these under-eye patches are my go-to.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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After all, most of the time, only one towel is needed, and if there is a lack of under-sink storage and no square footage for a bin or basket, hooks can be added to hang them.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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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 5 Feb. 2026.
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