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as in dropped
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as in reduced
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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Wealthy Russians, Ukrainians, and northern Europeans snapped up properties, too—though visitors from the Russian-speaking world have decreased since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
These efforts decreased spread significantly, according to the report.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 8 May 2026
The document shows that overall crime decreased by 12% in fiscal year 2023 and was down 32% year-to-date in fiscal year 2024.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The Mets are unsure if his hip led to decreased velocity.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Structural deficits from backlogged issues, increasing costs, less revenue from the federal and state governments, decreased tourist spending and the failure of holding departments accountable to their budgets have created significant challenges to maintaining our core services.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Researchers and health professionals know that lower socioeconomic status, decreased neighborhood safety and lack of access to exercise programs make being and staying active even more difficult.
—Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 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
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
At an optimal dosage of 10 g/L, the lag phase of hydrogen production decreased by about 50%, and the specific hydrogen yield increased by roughly 33%, according to researchers.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Wealthy Russians, Ukrainians, and northern Europeans snapped up properties, too—though visitors from the Russian-speaking world have decreased since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
These efforts decreased spread significantly, according to the report.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 8 May 2026
The document shows that overall crime decreased by 12% in fiscal year 2023 and was down 32% year-to-date in fiscal year 2024.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The Mets are unsure if his hip led to decreased velocity.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Structural deficits from backlogged issues, increasing costs, less revenue from the federal and state governments, decreased tourist spending and the failure of holding departments accountable to their budgets have created significant challenges to maintaining our core services.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Researchers and health professionals know that lower socioeconomic status, decreased neighborhood safety and lack of access to exercise programs make being and staying active even more difficult.
—Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 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
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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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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The mood music at City, meanwhile, is noticeably more subdued, although Jeremy Doku’s last-gasp curling equaliser on Merseyside did keep their hopes alive.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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In the 2010s, Streisand’s style often went the more subdued route, but stayed elegant as ever.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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While the heaviest fighting has subsided, the shaky truce has been interrupted by almost daily Israeli fire.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The family’s anger has subsided some since the baby’s death, in part because of their trust in God’s plan.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 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
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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 12 May. 2026.
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