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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
Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026
School enrollment numbers have decreased markedly in Connecticut in the past two years.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
One study found that the percent of applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine that were admitted into medical school decreased from 24% in the years before the ruling to 20% in the year after.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
Since 2020, China’s interest in Japanese franchises has gradually decreased among younger generations, as overseas content censorship has increased, even before the current spike in political tensions.
—Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
While the overall public contribution has decreased, the county’s contribution has risen well beyond the Rays’ original $750 million request.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The risk for autism decreased to about 15%.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Severe Drought conditions decreased by just over 4%, while Exceptional Drought — the most intense category — declined by more than 2%.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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
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
In 2024, that decreased to 20 percent.
—Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026
School enrollment numbers have decreased markedly in Connecticut in the past two years.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
One study found that the percent of applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine that were admitted into medical school decreased from 24% in the years before the ruling to 20% in the year after.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
Since 2020, China’s interest in Japanese franchises has gradually decreased among younger generations, as overseas content censorship has increased, even before the current spike in political tensions.
—Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
While the overall public contribution has decreased, the county’s contribution has risen well beyond the Rays’ original $750 million request.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The risk for autism decreased to about 15%.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Severe Drought conditions decreased by just over 4%, while Exceptional Drought — the most intense category — declined by more than 2%.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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
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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Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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However, because this is an analysis of observational studies, the research cannot definitively conclude a cause-and-effect relationship between soy and legume consumption and reduced hypertension risk.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Another theory suggests regulatory changes in China a few years ago appear to have diminished the availability of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl.—
Mike Stobbe,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The roles of China and Russia, as Iran’s allies, are strengthened; the role of the United States, substantially diminished.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
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Christophe is the spry, imaginative middle child to a stern farmer dad in an economically depressed countryside.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Postpartum depression, per Mayo Clinic, includes symptoms such as depressed mood, difficulty bonding with your baby, changes in appetite, intense irritability and more.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The response was more subdued when, in the fourth round, the San Francisco 49ers selected Prysock.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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As the United States has escalated its attacks on Iran, there’s something pleasingly transgressive about bringing Iranian elements into such overtly Western music—so much so that the songs without Yaghmai’s playing seem a little subdued in comparison.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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Once his symptoms subsided, he was transferred to another room, and at least 50 people lined the hallways and cheered him on during the move.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Although fighting largely subsided weeks ago, the Strait of Hormuz, remains blocked.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Rai closed in commanding fashion, playing his final 10 holes in six-under par without a blemish on the scorecard en route to a closing 65 and a three-shot victory at nine-under overall.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Rai played his final 10 holes in six-under par before signing for a final-round 65, his lowest score in a major championship by two strokes.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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