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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
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
Jack Fink, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Over all grade levels, enrollment has decreased by about 875 students in the last 12 years while staff levels rose by 185 members.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The biodiversity also decreased by 32 percent.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said Iran’s retaliatory ballistic missile attacks have decreased by 90 percent over the course of two weeks of fighting.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026
As the dashboard data shows, since the project was completed in 2023, speeding decreased nearly 70% and speeding above 10 miles in excess of the speed limit essentially disappeared.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
However, from 2015 to 2023, productivity in the white-collar economy rose 28% while productivity in the essential economy decreased.
—Stacey Zolt Hara, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Blackburn also drastically decreased the use of his sweeper and turned to his curveball, changeup and four-seamer less.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Playing an instrument was also helpful, with a 35 percent decreased risk of dementia.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
The number of Democratic-majority Congressional Districts in North Texas decreased from three to two.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Over all grade levels, enrollment has decreased by about 875 students in the last 12 years while staff levels rose by 185 members.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The biodiversity also decreased by 32 percent.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said Iran’s retaliatory ballistic missile attacks have decreased by 90 percent over the course of two weeks of fighting.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026
As the dashboard data shows, since the project was completed in 2023, speeding decreased nearly 70% and speeding above 10 miles in excess of the speed limit essentially disappeared.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
However, from 2015 to 2023, productivity in the white-collar economy rose 28% while productivity in the essential economy decreased.
—Stacey Zolt Hara, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Blackburn also drastically decreased the use of his sweeper and turned to his curveball, changeup and four-seamer less.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Playing an instrument was also helpful, with a 35 percent decreased risk of dementia.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The act requires that savings from reduced incarceration be directed toward victim services, community corrections and programs that support community reintegration for people who’ve been released from prison.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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When recovery becomes doubtful or diminished, incentives weaken.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-10 Murray was once one of the league's best running QBs, but age and injury have diminished, though not entirely destroyed, his rushing ability.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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El Teniente's general manager, Claudio Sougarret, recently said production will be depressed for the next five years as a result of the accident.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Minnelli writes that Garland would remain in bed for days, depressed and heavily drugged.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Genimo Outdoor Area Rug For a rug that’s elegant but more subdued, look no further than this option from Genimo.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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But, Wells has been more subdued.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Robinhood’s stock fell 90% in 2022 as the meme stock mania subsided and then flatlined.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her depression subsided not long after.—
Jamie Ducharme,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And among those team-leading 72 carries on under-center formations, 20 of them came on third- or fourth-and-short.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kim finished with a 73 and was tied for sixth at 8-under, three behind Green and Lee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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