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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
As the Universe expands, the wavelength of each photon gets lengthened by the expansion, meaning that the amount of energy present in the form of radiation decreases faster than the amount of energy present in the form of matter in the expanding Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
Spaying a female pet prevents uterine infections and greatly decreases the risk of breast tumors.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Even with aggressive climate action that drastically decreases fossil fuel burning, the primary driver of global warming, smoke levels are likely to increase substantially, doubling by the middle of the century.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
But if your branding was clearer, stronger and more emotionally resonant, your LTV could be double, while your CAC decreases.
—Erik Huberman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings have all seen significant decreases in the past year.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The order, on average, limits solar rate decreases to 31%, according to a news release Wednesday from the Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Alfa Romeo posted decreases, though the company noted positive trends taking place in the Dodge and Ram lineup.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
While Memphis has seen high numbers of violent crimes such as homicides and carjackings in recent years, Democratic and Republican officials have noted decreases this year in some crime categories.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Too Early As temperatures drop and daylight decreases, grass slows its above-ground growth (the roots continue to grow vigorously in the lingering warm soil).
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Phia also reported 500,000 people now use its app and browser extension, which launched in April, to calculate items' resale value, condense product details and track price decreases for billions of fashion pieces, including millions of secondhand items.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled a budget Monday proposing the city’s largest spending cuts in over a decade — apart from decreases during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
As the Universe expands, the wavelength of each photon gets lengthened by the expansion, meaning that the amount of energy present in the form of radiation decreases faster than the amount of energy present in the form of matter in the expanding Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
Spaying a female pet prevents uterine infections and greatly decreases the risk of breast tumors.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Even with aggressive climate action that drastically decreases fossil fuel burning, the primary driver of global warming, smoke levels are likely to increase substantially, doubling by the middle of the century.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
But if your branding was clearer, stronger and more emotionally resonant, your LTV could be double, while your CAC decreases.
—Erik Huberman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Alfa Romeo posted decreases, though the company noted positive trends taking place in the Dodge and Ram lineup.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings have all seen significant decreases in the past year.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The order, on average, limits solar rate decreases to 31%, according to a news release Wednesday from the Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Alfa Romeo posted decreases, though the company noted positive trends taking place in the Dodge and Ram lineup.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
While Memphis has seen high numbers of violent crimes such as homicides and carjackings in recent years, Democratic and Republican officials have noted decreases this year in some crime categories.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Too Early As temperatures drop and daylight decreases, grass slows its above-ground growth (the roots continue to grow vigorously in the lingering warm soil).
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Phia also reported 500,000 people now use its app and browser extension, which launched in April, to calculate items' resale value, condense product details and track price decreases for billions of fashion pieces, including millions of secondhand items.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled a budget Monday proposing the city’s largest spending cuts in over a decade — apart from decreases during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
Verb
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This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Grand Pioneer is projected to achieve annual fuel and emissions reductions of between 10 and 12 percent on average.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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General Motors fell 3% despite EV sales doubling from 2024, Ford rose 2% and Stellantis surged 14% as sales rose after eight quarters of declines.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Further, persistent energy shortages in Cuba have led to steep declines in agricultural and industrial production.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dalio also warned that the most misleading signals come near the top, where easy credit boosts spending, asset prices climb, unemployment falls.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Relief and health workers say these other methods of delivering food in Gaza, including the GHF sites and aid pallet drops from planes, are dehumanizing and inaccessible for many Palestinians, and expose them to injury or death.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Among wide receivers with at least 60 routes run, Diggs ranks first in the NFL in receptions per target, nabbing 87 percent of the balls thrown his way without any drops.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kansas City’s win shrinks the second tier Major shakeups happened among second-tier contenders this week.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Wood shrinks over time, subfloors shift, and nails pop or detach.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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