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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, 28 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
By April and May, the shelf life decreases.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
When timelines stretch over years, transaction certainty decreases, project economics weaken, and securing financing becomes more difficult.
—Dan Romito, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The need to parrot or reference the sound or look of the original stars decreases, and the new cast members make the roles their own.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Hot and humid weather generally decreases air density, helping the ball carry, while cold weather increases density and shortens flight.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Doug Brugge, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
With fewer dense air molecules in the path of a moving baseball, aerodynamic drag decreases and the ball can carry marginally farther.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Many colleges, especially small, private ones, have seen long-term enrollment decreases that put a pinch on finances.
—Leah Willingham, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Provides Anti-Inflammatory Effects Research indicates that the long-term use (8 weeks) of kefir was linked with decreases in inflammatory biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein, which impact heart health.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
The district is recommending Tuesday to change campus organization to address decreases in student enrollment, improve efficiency and redirect resources to campuses that need additional support, structure and attention, according to the meeting agenda.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
An apartment building boom has resulted in rent decreases, though not necessarily uniformly across the region.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
All told, 28 out of America’s 53 largest metros saw price decreases through February, including all in Florida, California and Texas.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
By April and May, the shelf life decreases.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
When timelines stretch over years, transaction certainty decreases, project economics weaken, and securing financing becomes more difficult.
—Dan Romito, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The need to parrot or reference the sound or look of the original stars decreases, and the new cast members make the roles their own.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Hot and humid weather generally decreases air density, helping the ball carry, while cold weather increases density and shortens flight.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Even small decreases in cognitive functioning may be associated with a higher risk of death.
—Doug Brugge, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
With fewer dense air molecules in the path of a moving baseball, aerodynamic drag decreases and the ball can carry marginally farther.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Many colleges, especially small, private ones, have seen long-term enrollment decreases that put a pinch on finances.
—Leah Willingham, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Provides Anti-Inflammatory Effects Research indicates that the long-term use (8 weeks) of kefir was linked with decreases in inflammatory biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein, which impact heart health.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
The district is recommending Tuesday to change campus organization to address decreases in student enrollment, improve efficiency and redirect resources to campuses that need additional support, structure and attention, according to the meeting agenda.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
An apartment building boom has resulted in rent decreases, though not necessarily uniformly across the region.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
All told, 28 out of America’s 53 largest metros saw price decreases through February, including all in Florida, California and Texas.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
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This single habit dramatically reduces soap scum, the same buildup that makes tile floors dangerously slippery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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This reduces their effectiveness, slowing down your machine and causing long-term damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 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,
30 Apr. 2026
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Definition softens, dry lips are a constant, volume diminishes, and suddenly your favorite Pillow Talk Lip Liner is migrating and smudging into fine lines.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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Town Manager Peter Souza predicted the town council will reduce that tax increase either through spending reductions or use of fund balance or both.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even with service reductions, Vista’s parent, American Healthcare Systems, continues to owe property taxes from 2023 and 2024.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the furor over the October 7th attack and the Gaza war subsides, such gatherings have become easier to organize, several Beth El members told me.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their ability to contract declines and their metabolism changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The reasons for the enrollment declines vary, while solutions aren’t around the corner, though some suggest fewer students equals more resources to those who remain.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Jupiter Jupiter, as darkness falls, will be roughly one-third up from the western horizon to the point directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The shoulder season falls between peak travel windows, after ski season winds down and before summer crowds arrive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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When cleaning homes with lingering pet odors, Parekh recommends applying a few drops of enzyme cleaner to the pad rather than relying solely on the Swiffer solution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The active material, a liquid crystal elastomer (LCE), is a key polymer that physically shrinks when heated.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The hippocampus, the seat of memory, shrinks.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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