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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
These processes follow the solar cycle, an 11-year cycle of increasing and decreasing activity on the sun when the sun's magnetic field exhibits a full magnetic reversal.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cardio exercises impart many full-body benefits like improving endurance, reducing the burden and risk of chronic disease, weight management and improving mental health by decreasing stress and boosting mood.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
The Bottom Line Turmeric, or curcumin to be exact, has a mild impact on blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing inflammation.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of the benefits that have resulted from the free market for technology include rapid innovation of new products and technologies, a naturally decreasing trend in the cost of technology leading to rapid proliferation, and global industry standards.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
While the risk of direct impacts is decreasing, continue to monitor the latest forecast.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
These processes follow the solar cycle, an 11-year cycle of increasing and decreasing activity on the sun when the sun's magnetic field exhibits a full magnetic reversal.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cardio exercises impart many full-body benefits like improving endurance, reducing the burden and risk of chronic disease, weight management and improving mental health by decreasing stress and boosting mood.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
The Bottom Line Turmeric, or curcumin to be exact, has a mild impact on blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing inflammation.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of the benefits that have resulted from the free market for technology include rapid innovation of new products and technologies, a naturally decreasing trend in the cost of technology leading to rapid proliferation, and global industry standards.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
While the risk of direct impacts is decreasing, continue to monitor the latest forecast.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreasing
Verb
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The confirmation came just two days before the Fed is expected to vote on reducing its key interest rate.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jones asserted that exigent circumstances warranted the shortening of the 15-day notice window.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But slow oxygen chemistry has remained a stubborn bottleneck, wasting energy and shortening battery life.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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The negativity around Wilson wasn’t only about his declining physical skills.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Still, there is some evidence click-throughs per search are declining.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, cotton is prone to shrinking and fading in the wash.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, states with shrinking industries or out-migration trends have seen hours stagnate or fall.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This can be something forceful falling or pressing on the toe or twisting it in an awkward manner.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Borrowers aged 18 to 29 are also falling 90 or more days late on auto loans faster than older borrowers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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