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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
ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
But an album rollout is costly and seeing an ever-decreasing return on investment.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Then 2024 was the third consecutive year of decreasing homicides in Chicago, and 2025 was the fourth.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
News reports stating that the Fed raised or lowered interest rates don’t tell us what’s really happening — that the central bank is actually increasing or decreasing the amount of money in circulation.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
By decreasing road manners, drivers increase the possibility of aggressive behavior becoming harmful rather than rude.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Even though the number of avalanches is decreasing, experts warn that the consequences remain high due to the size.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Training programs emphasize slowing interactions and decreasing sensory overload.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 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
Extortion is also a crime that worries authorities, although cases appear to be decreasing.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
But an album rollout is costly and seeing an ever-decreasing return on investment.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Then 2024 was the third consecutive year of decreasing homicides in Chicago, and 2025 was the fourth.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
News reports stating that the Fed raised or lowered interest rates don’t tell us what’s really happening — that the central bank is actually increasing or decreasing the amount of money in circulation.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
By decreasing road manners, drivers increase the possibility of aggressive behavior becoming harmful rather than rude.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Even though the number of avalanches is decreasing, experts warn that the consequences remain high due to the size.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Training programs emphasize slowing interactions and decreasing sensory overload.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 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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Puerto Rico is missing Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa due to insurance restrictions, considerably diminishing their firepower, but have solid pitching and the advantage of playing at home in their group stage.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Palomar’s 48 partner agencies are similarly affected by diminishing VOCA funds.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Files with 100 to 180 grit are ideal for shaping and shortening gel, acrylic, or press-on nails, while medium grit (around 180 to 220) is better for shaping natural tips—without causing splits or tears.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Penile length shortening is also common following prostatectomy/pelvic surgery.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 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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By Wednesday, the disruptions seemed to be subsiding, with nearly 200 grounded, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iranian retaliatory attacks appear to be declining — ballistic missile strikes have fallen by 90% and drone attacks by 83%, according to US Central Command — potentially easing pressure on Gulf states that have faced Iranian strikes in recent days.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead of coming from declining direct-to-home satellite taxes, the money would come directly from state sales and use taxes.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Over recent years, Illinois has seen a flock of corporations flee to more tax-friendly locations, which means shrinking tax collections and fewer employees to contribute to the income- tax pool.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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But results from the new polls indicate the likelihood of that happening is shrinking.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the Washington State Department of Health halted the recreational and commercial harvest of clams, oysters and mussels in Drayton Harbor after receiving multiple reports of people falling ill after consuming raw shellfish from the area.—
Jasmine Mendez
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Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, racecourse attendances remain below pre-pandemic levels and the industry’s costs are rising, while betting revenue is falling.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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