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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, 17 Feb. 2026
Lowering the sales tax 1% decreases the cost of all taxable purchases for all Texans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Elevated heart rate and less endurance As hydration drops, blood volume decreases, forcing the heart to work harder to maintain cardiac output.
—Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Studies suggest that not drinking enough water decreases the ability to feel calm, satisfied, and other positive emotions.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
According to an old study by Dennis Ownby, MD, a pediatrician and former head of the allergy and immunology department of the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, having multiple pets actually decreases a child's risk of developing certain allergies.
—Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Conductance decreases exponentially as the molecule gets longer, meaning longer molecules carry less current.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Because new Bitcoins are created through mining and that creation rate decreases over time, supply growth is predictable and limited.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
Around two-thirds of European countries experienced declines in admissions in 2025, with the extent of the decreases varying significantly.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
If the ice ever appears cloudy, tastes unusual, production decreases, or residue is visible in the ice maker, Nagane recommends cleaning it immediately.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
States with lowest increase in consumer debt Here are the states with the lowest increases, or even decreases in debt.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Access to arts and culture is associated with decreases in child abuse and neglect, obesity and serious crimes.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Last year, his administration announced a series of deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower prices of a few dozen drugs, including some eye-popping decreases of anywhere from 55 to 98 percent.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
At those levels, oxygen decreases, organ damage can occur, and fish become more vulnerable to disease.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The body naturally produces collagen, but production slows and decreases with age.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Lowering the sales tax 1% decreases the cost of all taxable purchases for all Texans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Elevated heart rate and less endurance As hydration drops, blood volume decreases, forcing the heart to work harder to maintain cardiac output.
—Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Studies suggest that not drinking enough water decreases the ability to feel calm, satisfied, and other positive emotions.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
According to an old study by Dennis Ownby, MD, a pediatrician and former head of the allergy and immunology department of the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, having multiple pets actually decreases a child's risk of developing certain allergies.
—Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Conductance decreases exponentially as the molecule gets longer, meaning longer molecules carry less current.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Because new Bitcoins are created through mining and that creation rate decreases over time, supply growth is predictable and limited.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
For those who continue to feed, baseline prolactin decreases (though still rises during feeding), and oxytocin becomes more consistent.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
Around two-thirds of European countries experienced declines in admissions in 2025, with the extent of the decreases varying significantly.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
If the ice ever appears cloudy, tastes unusual, production decreases, or residue is visible in the ice maker, Nagane recommends cleaning it immediately.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
States with lowest increase in consumer debt Here are the states with the lowest increases, or even decreases in debt.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Access to arts and culture is associated with decreases in child abuse and neglect, obesity and serious crimes.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Last year, his administration announced a series of deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower prices of a few dozen drugs, including some eye-popping decreases of anywhere from 55 to 98 percent.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
At those levels, oxygen decreases, organ damage can occur, and fish become more vulnerable to disease.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The body naturally produces collagen, but production slows and decreases with age.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
Verb
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This abundance reduces material costs and supply chain risks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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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,
16 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite funding reductions, international producers remain keen to shoot in the country, Keidies says.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The burst of dopamine that triggers motivation simply subsides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Major software stocks like Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce have seen significant declines from their recent highs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Regional campuses have borne the brunt of declines.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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March falls within the start of strawberry season, so what better way to honor the juicy fruit than to wear them on your nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the share of its imports coming from China falls and Southeast Asian countries pick up the slack, shipments are spending more days in transit time, bringing pressure from retailers to make that up at the docks.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The brand will operate seasonlessly through drops, with collaborations and ambassador partnerships in development.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Not Carolyn, who shrinks even from Calvin’s attempt to document her elegant outfit — John’s button-down shirt tucked into a black skirt, a CBK classic — with a Polaroid.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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If other states mint new millionaires faster—through a tech boom (in California), an energy boom (in Texas), or real-estate inflation (in Florida)—New York’s slice shrinks regardless of migration.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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