decrements

plural of decrement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrements
Noun
  • Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Alfa Romeo posted decreases, though the company noted positive trends taking place in the Dodge and Ram lineup.
    Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings have all seen significant decreases in the past year.
    Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Grand Pioneer is projected to achieve annual fuel and emissions reductions of between 10 and 12 percent on average.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • General Motors fell 3% despite EV sales doubling from 2024, Ford rose 2% and Stellantis surged 14% as sales rose after eight quarters of declines.
    Benzinga, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Further, persistent energy shortages in Cuba have led to steep declines in agricultural and industrial production.
    Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Relief and health workers say these other methods of delivering food in Gaza, including the GHF sites and aid pallet drops from planes, are dehumanizing and inaccessible for many Palestinians, and expose them to injury or death.
    Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Among wide receivers with at least 60 routes run, Diggs ranks first in the NFL in receptions per target, nabbing 87 percent of the balls thrown his way without any drops.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Decrements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrements. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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