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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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
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Experts believe cortisol levels and meal timing could explain why people see greater blood sugar decreases from late-in-the-day workouts.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 May 2026
Or until global demand decreases.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
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.
—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
Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Lurie also pointed to crime figures that showed improvements across the board, with decreases in robbery with a firearm (45%), motor vehicle thefts (44%), property crime (27%), homicides (20%) and shootings (16%).
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Even small decreases in aggregate efficiency can kill companies.
—Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Consumption has been linked to decreases in all-cause mortality.
—Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
While 43 states saw decreases, the CDC data show seven states saw an uptick in deaths, notably Arizona with an 18% increase and New Mexico with a 22% increase.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
And that, the Guardians contend, has spurred dramatic decreases in some of his under-the-hood numbers.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Heavier tadpoles also showed lower concentrations, suggesting ingestion decreases as the animals grow.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
After two years of aggressive decreases in auto theft rates, every tool needs to be used to return to that trend.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Verb
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Experts believe cortisol levels and meal timing could explain why people see greater blood sugar decreases from late-in-the-day workouts.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 May 2026
Or until global demand decreases.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
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.
—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
Noun
The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports that cities relying on arrests and sweeps do not see long-term decreases in unsheltered homelessness because people are simply displaced into new areas rather than housed.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Lurie also pointed to crime figures that showed improvements across the board, with decreases in robbery with a firearm (45%), motor vehicle thefts (44%), property crime (27%), homicides (20%) and shootings (16%).
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Even small decreases in aggregate efficiency can kill companies.
—Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Consumption has been linked to decreases in all-cause mortality.
—Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
While 43 states saw decreases, the CDC data show seven states saw an uptick in deaths, notably Arizona with an 18% increase and New Mexico with a 22% increase.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
And that, the Guardians contend, has spurred dramatic decreases in some of his under-the-hood numbers.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Heavier tadpoles also showed lower concentrations, suggesting ingestion decreases as the animals grow.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
After two years of aggressive decreases in auto theft rates, every tool needs to be used to return to that trend.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
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The system enables closed-loop recycling, which extends material life cycles and reduces cotton emissions and pollution.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Oatmeal's beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Davis has either tuned out or somehow remained oblivious to any fan sentiment that diminishes the magnitude of his home run because of what unfolded after it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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All major bills passed, including a bailout for Hennepin County Medical Center, license tab reductions, a bonding bill and property tax relief.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The Board of Trade, the ministry spokesperson said, would allow the two sides to discuss issues such as tariff reductions on specific products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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To better determine the value of locking in a mortgage rate now – or waiting until this current volatility subsides – borrowers need to start with an understanding of where mortgage rates stand right now, as of May 8, 2026.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Further declines in home prices would deepen the hit to household balance sheets, said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at Center for China Analysis, noting that the property downturn has already inflicted significant job losses across construction and related sectors.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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This year might not be any different, with the pros looking for single-digit declines in both revenues and profits.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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And that’s why—but that doesn’t make sense because the money falls from the ceiling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Silver plays two roles — as a store of value and a raw material for industry — which can mean bigger gains when the economy is growing but sharper drops during downturns.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Add a few drops of mild detergent to warm water and blot the stain with a microfiber cloth rather than scrubbing it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Foundation and soil issues Charlotte sits in the Piedmont region, where red clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Some CEOs see the increase in gas prices as an opportunity to steal more market share as the overall pie of restaurant spending shrinks.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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