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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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
For every month that an apartment sits empty, interest accrues on the construction loan, the ability to refinance (with less expensive debt) decreases, and rental income can’t keep up with building expenses like utilities and insurance.
—Alicia Glen, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
The company’s application for accelerated approval relies on a trial that wasn’t randomized and data showing the drug decreases levels of a biomarker associated with the condition.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
When blood vessels relax, the pressure inside them decreases.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The body’s ability to produce vitamin D from sunlight decreases with age.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Skin cell turnover decreases, leading to dullness and uneven texture.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Metro Transit police saw a second consecutive year of decreases to the most serious crimes in 2025, and is staffed with 118 officers out of an authorized 171, according to the department.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
As engagement in school decreases, educational access and social mobility will be impacted, too, Rodriguez said.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Bodnar device can't measure above 120Hz at 1440p, or above 240Hz at 1080p, due to the limitations of the hardware, but in general, input lag decreases as refresh rate increases.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
After these dates, the risk of frost decreases but it's not gone, so check your local weather forecast.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
After these dates, the risk of frost decreases, but it's not gone, so check your local weather forecast.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the vast majority of cities with large homicide rate decreases are led by Democrat mayors (Denver included).
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
For every month that an apartment sits empty, interest accrues on the construction loan, the ability to refinance (with less expensive debt) decreases, and rental income can’t keep up with building expenses like utilities and insurance.
—Alicia Glen, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
The company’s application for accelerated approval relies on a trial that wasn’t randomized and data showing the drug decreases levels of a biomarker associated with the condition.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
When blood vessels relax, the pressure inside them decreases.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The body’s ability to produce vitamin D from sunlight decreases with age.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Skin cell turnover decreases, leading to dullness and uneven texture.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
It’s known that the body’s ability to absorb vitamin B12 decreases with age, and people 75 and older are at higher risk of deficiency.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Metro Transit police saw a second consecutive year of decreases to the most serious crimes in 2025, and is staffed with 118 officers out of an authorized 171, according to the department.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
As engagement in school decreases, educational access and social mobility will be impacted, too, Rodriguez said.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Bodnar device can't measure above 120Hz at 1440p, or above 240Hz at 1080p, due to the limitations of the hardware, but in general, input lag decreases as refresh rate increases.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
After these dates, the risk of frost decreases but it's not gone, so check your local weather forecast.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
After these dates, the risk of frost decreases, but it's not gone, so check your local weather forecast.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
However, the vast majority of cities with large homicide rate decreases are led by Democrat mayors (Denver included).
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
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Recycling sports equipment not only keeps it out of landfills, but reduces the need for new equipment to be manufactured, Clarkin said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Being up to date on taxes reduces the amount of penalties and interest that builds from waiting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some said Adebayo’s night diminishes sports history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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The changes were slight — reductions of just one-tenth of a second and one-half of a mile to a solar lap spanning two years and hundreds of millions of miles, according to the scientists.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Economic planners singled out steelmaking and oil refining at the opening of the national legislative session on Thursday with promises of orderly reductions in capacity.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While a panic attack subsides eventually, the anxiety-like feeling that precedes a heart attack won’t go away and may even increase in intensity over time.—
Nadine Avola,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2026
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As investor panic subsides, these software names should get interest from traders, according to Pettit.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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After posting the fastest sales growth among major automakers in Europe last year, Renault’s performance has fallen off a cliff in 2026, with stark declines in several markets in January and February.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iranians also continue to argue over who should lead if the current government falls.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Allergy shots or sublingual tablets and drops can gradually desensitize the immune system and provide long-term relief.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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People were roasting it with the kind of energy usually reserved for Satisfy drops and minimalist shoe discourse.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The eye of that needle shrinks by the day.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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When the economy shifts or supply shrinks, demand shifts to used cars, which then experience their own spike in values.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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