DECREASINGLY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

decreasingly

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as in sharply

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Recent Examples of decreasingly Increasingly bitter about being cheated, and decreasingly able or willing to hide it, Rick exhibits erratic behavior that alienates his friends, his family, his band. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026

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Other South China Sea claimant states use the ruling to justify their own actions—and are sharply denounced by China each time.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Stock market futures were positive following the report while Treasury yields were sharply higher.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 July 2026

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Pre-workout supplements increase energy and athletic performance acutely, while collagen strengthens connective tissue and helps prevent injury over time.

— Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Trump is acutely aware of the political pressures Netanyahu faces ahead of Israel’s national election in October, according to officials, and knows his support for the prime minister could be critical.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

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The outbreak in Michigan began with two cases reported on June 22 and rose steeply at the start of July.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
The house sits in a landscape of almost unimaginable beauty, cradled in the warm embrace of its own green valley, dramatic hills rising steeply on all sides but parting ahead to reveal distant fields.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026

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