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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
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The median sale price for detached homes remained flat at $650,000, while attached homes decreased by 3% to $388,220.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
And, finally, from an economics point of view, researchers found that among all subjects medication costs decreased by 77%.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Lake Tefé’s surface area decreased by 75%, while another lake, Badajós, shrunk by 92%.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The cost of a Thanksgiving meal has decreased this year, according to the latest Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute analysis.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Vaquitas, found only in a 4,000-square-kilometer area of the upper Gulf of California, wedged between Baja California and the Mexican mainland, have been dwindling since a 1997 high of 567 individuals; computer models indicate the population may have decreased by 80 percent between 2011 and 2015.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
The Conference Board’s optimism indicators have decreased by 18% statewide and by 8% nationwide over the past year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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
Content licensing revenues decreased 27% to $59 million primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The median sale price for detached homes remained flat at $650,000, while attached homes decreased by 3% to $388,220.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
And, finally, from an economics point of view, researchers found that among all subjects medication costs decreased by 77%.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Lake Tefé’s surface area decreased by 75%, while another lake, Badajós, shrunk by 92%.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The cost of a Thanksgiving meal has decreased this year, according to the latest Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute analysis.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Vaquitas, found only in a 4,000-square-kilometer area of the upper Gulf of California, wedged between Baja California and the Mexican mainland, have been dwindling since a 1997 high of 567 individuals; computer models indicate the population may have decreased by 80 percent between 2011 and 2015.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
The Conference Board’s optimism indicators have decreased by 18% statewide and by 8% nationwide over the past year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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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Newly-solo Lionsgate on Thursday posted sharply lower overall film and TV businesses’ revenues and a reduced loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the power of the Cheney name was greatly diminished in GOP politics.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Measles can have serious long-term effects, including hearing loss, diminished immunity from previous infections with other viruses and pneumonia.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the week, Aluko had described lying in bed at the height of the controversy, depressed and unable to eat.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps this depressed valuation is what caught the eye of Carl Icahn.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While Nash-Betts wore a plunging electric blue gown with a mermaid silhouette, Betts coordinated in a snakeskin trenchcoat with a more subdued shade of blue.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fernandez decorated the home’s interiors with a warm, subdued palette to give the place a serene family-friendly vibe.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Texas, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds to stem a measles outbreak weren't available until after the crisis had subsided and two children had died.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Floods in Cebu City had subsided late on Tuesday but power was still out in many places and telecommunications services were intermittent, a Reuters journalist in Cebu said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The omnipresent threat of drones could complicate any Ukrainian retreat effort, which would likely see Kyiv's troops attempt to break out to the west of the city using its under-fire supply routes.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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In addition to hydrating the under-eye area—which is, by the way, great for pre-party makeup prep—eye masks can target concerns ranging from puffiness to fine lines and hyperpigmentation.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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 15 Nov. 2025.
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