as in decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
each decrement in amount is limited to one third of the previous total
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Noun
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All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026 -
With fewer dense air molecules in the path of a moving baseball, aerodynamic drag decreases and the ball can carry marginally farther.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Health Commission will not be voting on the DPH budget or staff reductions reviewed in this meeting because the Commission already approved the FY26-28 DPH budget at its March 2, 2026 meeting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Perseverance rover, which is on Mars collecting rock and soil samples, could face spending reductions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The declines come after a winning week for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing to all-time highs last week following a ceasefire between Iran and Lebanon.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The declines have been escalating in recent months.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those are somewhat steeper drops than for ABC’s World News Tonight (-3 percent in both viewers and 25-54) and the NBC Nightly News (-7 percent in viewers, -9 percent in 25-54) have in the past four weeks, compared to the January-March period.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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For families There are too many sharp drops to make this a place suitable for children under six, but for those traveling with older children there is a larger guesthouse with its own kitchen and sitting room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Decrements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrements. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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