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as in reduces
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 diminishes
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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as in reductions
the amount by which something is lessened
the average decrease in the price of milk was five cents per gallon
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Recent Examples of decreases
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Forecast confidence decreases somewhat heading into the weekend, but an unsettled pattern appears likely to continue.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Warmer water moving from west to east also decreases the west-to-east winds, which then allows even more warmer western water to move toward the eastern Pacific.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Postpartum body odor usually decreases as hormones balance, but staying hydrated and practicing good hygiene can help manage it.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 28 May 2026
Chuck Bonfiglio, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
At the Ada County budget presentation, Koberg reminded people that even as river flow decreases, officials will be waiting on warmer temperatures and debris mitigation before the float season is underway.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Private providers are in a precarious moment right now due to funding strains caused by freezes to funding through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program, rising operational costs, and enrollment decreases tied to Colorado’s universal preschool program.
—Andrea Steffes-Tuttle, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
At the elementary level, the largest decreases came in the time devoted to social studies, which within a few years dropped by a third, or 76 minutes each week.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Verb
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Forecast confidence decreases somewhat heading into the weekend, but an unsettled pattern appears likely to continue.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Warmer water moving from west to east also decreases the west-to-east winds, which then allows even more warmer western water to move toward the eastern Pacific.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Postpartum body odor usually decreases as hormones balance, but staying hydrated and practicing good hygiene can help manage it.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 28 May 2026
Noun
Following significant reforms in 2022 and 2023, 18 new carriers have entered the market, and dozens have filed for rate decreases, some by double digits.
—Chuck Bonfiglio, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
At the Ada County budget presentation, Koberg reminded people that even as river flow decreases, officials will be waiting on warmer temperatures and debris mitigation before the float season is underway.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Private providers are in a precarious moment right now due to funding strains caused by freezes to funding through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program, rising operational costs, and enrollment decreases tied to Colorado’s universal preschool program.
—Andrea Steffes-Tuttle, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
At the elementary level, the largest decreases came in the time devoted to social studies, which within a few years dropped by a third, or 76 minutes each week.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
Verb
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This degrades your brake system’s stopping power, which reduces the overall safety of your vehicle.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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While magnesium may support a healthy heart, there is no clear evidence that taking magnesium supplements reduces your risk of heart disease or regulates your blood pressure.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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This greatly diminishes their taste and texture.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Noun
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While a dollar or two may not seem dramatic at first glance, these kinds of reductions can add up quickly for Costco members who regularly purchase staple items, and that is a win worth celebrating.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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The leadership team aimed to protect the product roadmap and innovation capacity, while directing most reductions to G&A, sales and marketing, and corporate functions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Noun
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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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While the team also examined muscle samples from younger and older men and found similar declines in NOX4, additional research is needed to better understand the protein's role in human aging.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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If the measure falls short, any registered voter could request and pay for a recount after the results are certified.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The military procession continues to serve as the official birthday for the reigning sovereign, regardless of when their actual birthday falls.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Verb
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As measurement gets stricter and the watchers get better at catching what slips, the pool of gas that can clear the bar shrinks — and intensity figures shaped by satellite data help decide who is in the pool and who is left holding cargoes nobody in Brussels will touch.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Once a swarm launches and organizes, effective mission time shrinks even further.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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