1
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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2
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
Erik Huberman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Johnston said his budget plans for zero overall growth in revenue and added that unless Denver's income actually decreases, there won't be any more layoffs next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Despite population decreases across the state, most Wisconsin municipalities experienced growth between 2020 and 2024.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
When people have good jobs, when small businesses are thriving, when communities feel invested in their neighborhoods, crime naturally decreases.
—Ted Wheeler, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, according to the National Institutes of Health.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The president's announcement came just days after Memphis police reported decreases across every major crime category in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in previous years.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
In that configuration, throttle response increases, steering assist decreases (steering feel gets heavier), the idle stop system is deactivated, and the instrument accent lighting changes from white to red—the Si transforms, within seconds, into a sport sedan.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This marks the 13th consecutive week of decreases aggregated across eight major trade lanes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Those with higher starting scores were typically hit hardest, though borrowers with lower scores also experienced decreases.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, Pipe's capital for small businesses are flexible with the business' revenue flow, Voiles said, so even if a restaurant's revenue decreases, restaurant owners can take their time to pay it back.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
However, out of 24 cities the organization analyzed, 17 reported decreases in shoplifting in that period.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Johnston said his budget plans for zero overall growth in revenue and added that unless Denver's income actually decreases, there won't be any more layoffs next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Despite population decreases across the state, most Wisconsin municipalities experienced growth between 2020 and 2024.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
When people have good jobs, when small businesses are thriving, when communities feel invested in their neighborhoods, crime naturally decreases.
—Ted Wheeler, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, according to the National Institutes of Health.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
By getting parents involved, Desert Star has seen decreases in chronic absenteeism and fewer suspensions, Vaughn said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The president's announcement came just days after Memphis police reported decreases across every major crime category in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in previous years.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
In that configuration, throttle response increases, steering assist decreases (steering feel gets heavier), the idle stop system is deactivated, and the instrument accent lighting changes from white to red—the Si transforms, within seconds, into a sport sedan.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This marks the 13th consecutive week of decreases aggregated across eight major trade lanes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Those with higher starting scores were typically hit hardest, though borrowers with lower scores also experienced decreases.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, Pipe's capital for small businesses are flexible with the business' revenue flow, Voiles said, so even if a restaurant's revenue decreases, restaurant owners can take their time to pay it back.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
However, out of 24 cities the organization analyzed, 17 reported decreases in shoplifting in that period.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
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Encouraging young adults to take on progressively larger responsibilities — whether through part-time work, volunteering or managing household duties — builds competence and reduces fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.—
Annie Margaret,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the shoreline’s clarity diminishes, Berry stressed the importance of this research for conservation efforts, especially doing it collaboratively.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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More good consumer news comes in the EIA’s projection that further reductions in energy prices remain ahead in the months to come.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These double peaks occur when solar activity spikes, subsides, and then returns a few years later.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, the issue subsides once the instruments and vocals stack on top.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kering has been dragged down by steep declines at its star brand and a bulging debt load, forcing the group to shutter stores, offload real estate and reduce headcount after a dismal start to the year that saw group net profit plummet 46 percent in the first half.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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But there are some optimistic signs—traffic dips and sales declines are slowing, per Restaurant Dive, and Starbucks’s China business is also improving.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Young quarterbacks can be inconsistent in the red zone because the field shrinks and timing and accuracy become even more important.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her goal with the company is to provide performance opportunities for local professional opera singers who have seen their work dwindle as the industry shrinks.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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