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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At the elementary level, the largest decreases came in the time devoted to social studies, which within a few years dropped by a third, or 76 minutes each week.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026 -
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Since 2022, the company has delivered more than $5bn in structural cost reductions while maintaining a strong balance sheet and generating significant cash flow.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Elevated inflation and a hot jobs report last week has pushed back expectations of any further reductions happening this year.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Housewares, clothing, footwear and sports equipment had the biggest declines, anywhere from 5% to 7%.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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In addition to the two smaller punctures, there were also dents and creases.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Ideal for dressers, doors, desks, and even hardwood floors, the kit includes six markers for surface-level touchups in shades like cherry, walnut, and mahogany, plus six wax sticks to fill deeper dents and gouges.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Decrements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrements. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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