as in decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
a diminution of 60 percent over the course of the month
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Noun
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Ongoing trend Ukraine and Russia aren't alone in experiencing declining fertility and birth rates — the trend can be seen in a variety of European and Asia countries — and the decreases can be down to several factors, from career and lifestyle choices to economic constraints.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Among those proposed earlier this month are reductions in discretionary spending, elimination or reduction of nonessential expenses, cuts in nonessential travel, consolidation of duplicative resources, decreases in department spending and staff streamlining to align with current enrollment needs.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tedora Brown of Palos Park believes property tax reductions will help.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The training reductions come as ICE plans to add more than 4,000 new enforcement officers in the current fiscal year.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Major software stocks like Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce have seen significant declines from their recent highs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Regional campuses have borne the brunt of declines.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The brand will operate seasonlessly through drops, with collaborations and ambassador partnerships in development.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Diminutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminutions. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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