1
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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2
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
The Athletic's Liverpool Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Towing capacity decreases 1,000 pounds to, 4,000 pounds.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Death of a spouse also decreases income swiftly and irreparably.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
When nighttime temperatures consistently stay below 70°F in the South, the grass growth rate significantly decreases.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Supports Heart Health The fiber in corn decreases the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the digestive tract.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The exact mechanism of how lawsone decreases YAP protein levels remains unclear.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s important because your power naturally and rapidly decreases as you age, Booker says.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
As people age, the number and function of mitochondria decreases.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
As estrogen decreases during menopause, nerves in the hypothalamus — an almond-size region deep inside the brain whose functions include helping regulate the body’s thermostat — become hyperactive and produce an overabundance of chemical signals called neurokinins.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
That decline continues as more time passes—13 percent at a month-and-a-half and 20 percent at around two months—up to twelve weeks, after which point no additional decreases were observed.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
Shaw said the decreases are largely due to declining student enrollment across the state.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Here’s Skyscanner’s list of best value cities, based on airfare decreases.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nobody was questioning it when Salah produced arguably his best season for the club to spearhead Liverpool’s title charge, but when the output decreases and opponents see that flank as a weakness, perceptions change.
—The Athletic's Liverpool Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Towing capacity decreases 1,000 pounds to, 4,000 pounds.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Death of a spouse also decreases income swiftly and irreparably.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
When nighttime temperatures consistently stay below 70°F in the South, the grass growth rate significantly decreases.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Supports Heart Health The fiber in corn decreases the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the digestive tract.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The exact mechanism of how lawsone decreases YAP protein levels remains unclear.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
That’s important because your power naturally and rapidly decreases as you age, Booker says.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
The dividend may come in forms other than direct checks, such as various tax decreases.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
As people age, the number and function of mitochondria decreases.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
As estrogen decreases during menopause, nerves in the hypothalamus — an almond-size region deep inside the brain whose functions include helping regulate the body’s thermostat — become hyperactive and produce an overabundance of chemical signals called neurokinins.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
That decline continues as more time passes—13 percent at a month-and-a-half and 20 percent at around two months—up to twelve weeks, after which point no additional decreases were observed.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
Shaw said the decreases are largely due to declining student enrollment across the state.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Here’s Skyscanner’s list of best value cities, based on airfare decreases.
—AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
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This enables continuous charging and reduces the need for large onboard batteries.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a stocky playmaker who rarely sprints and often reduces the game to walking pace in an increasingly breakneck sport populated by iron men, Cherki’s timing of arrival into English football is where the dichotomy lies.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Amazon's earnings call on Thursday, Jassy used a familiar line when asked about the reductions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their base case assumes that recovery will resume once uncertainty subsides.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although the study shows that the occurrence of giant planets declines as stars age, the few planets that remain in close orbits around red giants offer valuable insights.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The largest declines were in Massachusetts, down 26, Washington state, down 18, and North Carolina, down 17.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Last Drop Distillers was founded by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey in 2008, with a focus on finding and bottling the literal last drops of rare spirits from around the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a country this size, airports can be a hassle, far from city centers and bogged down by long security lines, delays, and baggage drops.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most studies show that when companies make pay more transparent, the gender pay gap shrinks.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Researchers believe as the lake shrinks, there is less room for dolphins, putting them at greater risk of collision with boats and ferries.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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