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
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
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
This reflectivity is known as albedo, and Earth’s overall albedo has been decreasing for decades.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Sacramento County saw more home sales in last month than in September 2024, likely due to mortgage rates decreasing slightly in recent months, according to an appraiser.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Betting odds still favor Democrats, though by a decreasing margin.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The original memorial measures nearly 500 feet long and more than 10 feet high at the apex, decreasing to ground level at each end.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
This technique, the researchers say, substantially reduces message traffic, decreasing the chance the network might seize up.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2025
Though the number of uninsured motorist was decreasing during the 2010s, the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend, with some Americans, who were driving less often, dropping their insurance, USA TODAY reported.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Rapes had been decreasing from their 2021 spike of 2,472.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
That’s due to home price growth that is mostly flat or slightly declining because of decreasing demand and increasing supply, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
This reflectivity is known as albedo, and Earth’s overall albedo has been decreasing for decades.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
Sacramento County saw more home sales in last month than in September 2024, likely due to mortgage rates decreasing slightly in recent months, according to an appraiser.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Betting odds still favor Democrats, though by a decreasing margin.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The original memorial measures nearly 500 feet long and more than 10 feet high at the apex, decreasing to ground level at each end.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
This technique, the researchers say, substantially reduces message traffic, decreasing the chance the network might seize up.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2025
Though the number of uninsured motorist was decreasing during the 2010s, the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend, with some Americans, who were driving less often, dropping their insurance, USA TODAY reported.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Rapes had been decreasing from their 2021 spike of 2,472.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreasing
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The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The firm’s post-weave colorization system preserves the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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This pattern of visits from Americans of steadily diminishing rank (watch for a visit from a deputy director of the Fish and Wildlife Service in mid-January) suggests the opposite of sustained attention.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hormone therapy is often an effective option for menopausal women who are experiencing these uncomfortable symptoms due to the diminishing levels of ovarian hormones.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The doctor shortage was already acute and is contributing to a shortening of the lifespans of rural Americans, says Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a stand mixer, thoroughly cream together the shortening, margarine, 3 cups of the sugar, and the eggs.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Land is subsiding in the Ranegras Plain basin and groundwater is declining faster than the rate of replenishment, the Arizona Department of Water Resources informed residents gathered in Brenda at the Desert Gold RV Resort.—
Clara Migoya,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Permafrost is also thawing, land is subsiding, and sea-level rise is adding to the risk.—
Rick Thoman,
The Conversation,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Contract options exercised for 4 The club exercised contract options on Stephen Afrifa, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller and John Pulskamp, while declining options for Tim Leibold, Nemanja Radoja, Ryan Schewe, Shelton and Mason Toye.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, her cousin the followed up, and the OP wrote back declining the invite.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the second quarter, while many fast-food rivals reported shrinking sales, Taco Bell reported same-store sales growth of 4%.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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But shrinking pixels isn’t simple.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This just makes the upcoming six-game homestand critical for the Wild in not falling too far behind in the Western Conference.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since December 2024 last month, experts projected that rates would continue falling—even if ever so slightly.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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