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as in diminishing
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 subsiding
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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Recent Examples of decreasing
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
With the circuit length decreasing, the Singapore Grand Prix increased the number of laps by one.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the mid-August Economist/YouGov survey, 32% said the unemployment rate was increasing while 22% decreasing.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite being a required vaccine in all states to attend public school, rates have been steadily decreasing over the last decade, CDC data shows.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
As with delivery robots, the possible benefits of e-bikes — environmentally friendly, traffic-decreasing, super fun to ride — created a demand that ignores the dangers created by popularity.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Often recommended as a pest-repelling companion plant, marigolds are particularly good at decreasing nematode populations in the soil and preventing ongoing pest issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Gas prices are decreasing in South Florida.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Seasonable temperatures return today with decreasing clouds.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
That told the researchers the supply of matter to the accretion disk was rapidly decreasing.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
But that’s not to say pro golfers’ opportunities for on-course earnings are decreasing.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
And Americans are responding to the messaging, with spending on these weight loss meds increasing and the obesity rate decreasing.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
With the circuit length decreasing, the Singapore Grand Prix increased the number of laps by one.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the mid-August Economist/YouGov survey, 32% said the unemployment rate was increasing while 22% decreasing.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
There are three Elvi (Tyler Hanes, Colton Sims and Charles Adler Bischoff at the Marriott, in decreasing order of age).
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Despite being a required vaccine in all states to attend public school, rates have been steadily decreasing over the last decade, CDC data shows.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
As with delivery robots, the possible benefits of e-bikes — environmentally friendly, traffic-decreasing, super fun to ride — created a demand that ignores the dangers created by popularity.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Often recommended as a pest-repelling companion plant, marigolds are particularly good at decreasing nematode populations in the soil and preventing ongoing pest issues.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Gas prices are decreasing in South Florida.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Seasonable temperatures return today with decreasing clouds.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
That told the researchers the supply of matter to the accretion disk was rapidly decreasing.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
But that’s not to say pro golfers’ opportunities for on-course earnings are decreasing.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreasing
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The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Murray can breathe a sigh of relief that Nickeil Alexander-Walker left Minnesota for greener pastures in free agency last summer, diminishing the Wolves’ on-ball defensive firepower.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Opposition parties warn that basing constituencies on population could shift political power toward faster-growing northern states, while diminishing the parliamentary representation, seat share and overall influence of southern regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This movement engages the quad concentrically, which means the muscles contract while shortening, Mann said.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Another major product was its shortening brand Crisco.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But, by the end of May, the issue was not subsiding.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office also reviewed evidence from West Jordan before declining to file charges.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Birth rates and fertility trends The administration is overhauling Title X in the context of declining birth rates.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Opponents argue the policy is shrinking the city’s restaurant workforce by forcing belt-tightening and putting establishments out of business.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Much of the recruiting shortfall has been tied to a shrinking pool of qualified applicants.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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By 2025, Anderson — then 59 and nearing completion of her bachelor’s degree — was failing classes and falling behind on bills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) says lead paint is falling from six Baltimore-area bridges and contaminating waterways.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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