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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, 16 June 2026
Forecast confidence decreases somewhat heading into the weekend, but an unsettled pattern appears likely to continue.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Warmer water moving from west to east also decreases the west-to-east winds, which then allows even more warmer western water to move toward the eastern Pacific.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Postpartum body odor usually decreases as hormones balance, but staying hydrated and practicing good hygiene can help manage it.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 28 May 2026
Chuck Bonfiglio, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
At the Ada County budget presentation, Koberg reminded people that even as river flow decreases, officials will be waiting on warmer temperatures and debris mitigation before the float season is underway.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Private providers are in a precarious moment right now due to funding strains caused by freezes to funding through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program, rising operational costs, and enrollment decreases tied to Colorado’s universal preschool program.
—Andrea Steffes-Tuttle, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
At the elementary level, the largest decreases came in the time devoted to social studies, which within a few years dropped by a third, or 76 minutes each week.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Verb
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Forecast confidence decreases somewhat heading into the weekend, but an unsettled pattern appears likely to continue.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Warmer water moving from west to east also decreases the west-to-east winds, which then allows even more warmer western water to move toward the eastern Pacific.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Postpartum body odor usually decreases as hormones balance, but staying hydrated and practicing good hygiene can help manage it.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 28 May 2026
Noun
Following significant reforms in 2022 and 2023, 18 new carriers have entered the market, and dozens have filed for rate decreases, some by double digits.
—Chuck Bonfiglio, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
At the Ada County budget presentation, Koberg reminded people that even as river flow decreases, officials will be waiting on warmer temperatures and debris mitigation before the float season is underway.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Private providers are in a precarious moment right now due to funding strains caused by freezes to funding through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program, rising operational costs, and enrollment decreases tied to Colorado’s universal preschool program.
—Andrea Steffes-Tuttle, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.
—Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 June 2026
At the elementary level, the largest decreases came in the time devoted to social studies, which within a few years dropped by a third, or 76 minutes each week.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
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The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.—
Meelan Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The firm argued that eliminating cooling equipment reduces both upfront costs and operational complexity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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An August poll found that a majority of them oppose it, and some voters have expressed concern that the new map also diminishes their representation as lawmakers would have to cover a wider, more varied geography.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Emphasizing the environmental benefits of reuse, given that the eco-lever drastically diminishes carbon emissions compared to producing new garments, SMART said that textiles should be clearly distinguished as valuable goods, not as waste streams.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
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The leadership team aimed to protect the product roadmap and innovation capacity, while directing most reductions to G&A, sales and marketing, and corporate functions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Among the products highlighted during the earnings call were popular Kirkland Signature items that received noticeable price reductions.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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If extra power is required, the GR 2 can draw from its internal battery before automatically reverting to external power once the demand subsides.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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The chafing is bad enough, but even worse, after the initial irritation subsides, my legs are embarrassingly left with dark spots and hyperpigmentation.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, Phoenix — the cities with the most new permits issued in 2023 — also posted the steepest rent declines since.—
Ivan Barratt,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the latter being the case for January’s payment, SSI payments are issued on the last weekday of the previous month.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Dec. 2025
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So most of them [films] at the time, there’s the melodrama — the poor girl falls with a rich boy, and then the family against her, blah, blah, same old story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2025
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Our technology shrinks down campus-sized accelerators and light sources to room-sized or smaller.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Dec. 2025
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These companies, like their larger media counterparts, have been trying to find ways to bolster their businesses as profitability tied to the traditional cable bundle shrinks.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Dec. 2025
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