1
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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as in reducing
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Recent Examples of decreasing
Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Use a Weighted Vest Weight loss requires increasing daily physical activity, decreasing daily caloric intake, or both.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Tucson observed a decreasing number of fatalities over the same time period.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, home price growth is mostly flat or slightly declining due to decreasing demand and increasing supply, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
With the price of gas decreasing in recent months, the number of states averaging less than $3 per gallon has increased.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Then 2024 was the third consecutive year of decreasing homicides in Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
More crucially, lower borrowing costs often encourage housing activity by decreasing mortgage payments, which could enhance demand and transaction volumes on Offerpad’s platform.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Total spending per person will actually be a bit lower this year though, decreasing about $40 per shopper from $1,364 last year to $1,325 this season.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the mid-August Economist/YouGov survey, 32% said the unemployment rate was increasing while 22% decreasing.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
In the first fiscal quarter ended June 28, sales in Greater China were down 5 percent, with mainland China decreasing 4 percent.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Use a Weighted Vest Weight loss requires increasing daily physical activity, decreasing daily caloric intake, or both.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Tucson observed a decreasing number of fatalities over the same time period.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, home price growth is mostly flat or slightly declining due to decreasing demand and increasing supply, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
With the price of gas decreasing in recent months, the number of states averaging less than $3 per gallon has increased.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Then 2024 was the third consecutive year of decreasing homicides in Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
More crucially, lower borrowing costs often encourage housing activity by decreasing mortgage payments, which could enhance demand and transaction volumes on Offerpad’s platform.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Total spending per person will actually be a bit lower this year though, decreasing about $40 per shopper from $1,364 last year to $1,325 this season.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreasing
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The move is meant to help people start recovering quickly while reducing financial stress on property owners, City Administrator Jim Archambo told members of the council.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Other lifestyle changes—like exercising, eating whole foods, and reducing stress—can help lower your blood pressure.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 Aug. 2025
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The difference is the wisdom to recognize that giving away public-trust land and diminishing our quality of life forsakes the permanent greater good for the temporary benefit of a few developers and residents.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an era of diminishing trust in government institutions and the media, conspiracy theories about high-profile crimes can get significant traction in the absence of a conclusive motive.—
Ernesto Londoño,
Twin Cities,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ree calls for 1 cup of shortening, such as Crisco, rather than butter in these cookies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Aug. 2025
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Unlike the typical butter-and-water combo, the bakery uses a blend of vegetable shortening and milk, which keeps the crust extra flaky and tender, perfect for holding any filling.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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By 2008, Americans were withdrawing, and combat deaths were subsiding to their lowest level since the start of the occupation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The totals included two new records, coinciding with a subsiding Middle Tennessee heat wave.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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That growing influencer base among podcasters contrasts with the declining reach of legacy TV networks and cable channels.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The population is shrinking, and the region has struggled economically.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The latest aftershocks follow two earthquakes that ravaged a nation already crushed by war, poverty and shrinking aid.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And customers are falling for it.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ The median rent on a one-bedroom Phoenix-area apartment is falling after the region led the nation in price increases in 2021.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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