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as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
we lessened our efforts as it became clear they weren't having an effect
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as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the pain should begin to lessen within minutes of taking the medication
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as in degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
blatant hypocrisy that lessened him in the eyes of the voters
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Recent Examples of lessens
This creates a gradual increase in blood sugar, which lessens the amount of insulin your body needs to help regulate it.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
At BofA Annual Healthcare Conference, Martin said Viatris expects that there will be multiple treatments used to manage the disease, which lessens the competitive impact of any new drugs that enter the category.
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Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Specifically, retinol smooths fine lines, lessens wrinkle depth, and whittles the appearance of large pores.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
That his general manager, Dana Brown, is working in the final year of his contract lessens the already slim likelihood of Houston dealing Alvarez.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
The cold front begins to move east Tuesday as the storm risk lessens, but 57 million people will remain under a slight risk for severe storms capable of hail, wind and tornadoes from southwest Texas to northern New England.
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Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Selecting one-off items for exterior spaces without thinking about existing furnishings or accessories lessens the effect of that new piece.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
This problem lessens as more roots grow and the leaves thicken up a little more.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Enlisting kids in home tasks helps teach them valuable life skills and also lessens the load on parents.
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Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
At BofA Annual Healthcare Conference, Martin said Viatris expects that there will be multiple treatments used to manage the disease, which lessens the competitive impact of any new drugs that enter the category.
—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Specifically, retinol smooths fine lines, lessens wrinkle depth, and whittles the appearance of large pores.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
That his general manager, Dana Brown, is working in the final year of his contract lessens the already slim likelihood of Houston dealing Alvarez.
—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
The cold front begins to move east Tuesday as the storm risk lessens, but 57 million people will remain under a slight risk for severe storms capable of hail, wind and tornadoes from southwest Texas to northern New England.
—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Selecting one-off items for exterior spaces without thinking about existing furnishings or accessories lessens the effect of that new piece.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
This problem lessens as more roots grow and the leaves thicken up a little more.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Enlisting kids in home tasks helps teach them valuable life skills and also lessens the load on parents.
—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lessens
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
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Excessive solitary masturbation decreases intimacy between couples in long-distance relationships.
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Trump, on the other hand, belittles and degrades people every day.
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This degrades your brake system’s stopping power, which reduces the overall safety of your vehicle.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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This greatly diminishes their taste and texture.
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When foreign investors pull money out of the country, demand for the rupiah drops, and the currency weakens.
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Every interaction either builds confidence or weakens it.
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After the laughter ringing through the room subsides, though, Abela does allow for a moment of reverence — for the HBO drama if not for the disreputable people who populate it.
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.
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Another six months of war and the negotiating position deteriorates.
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Meetings grow tense, and communication deteriorates.
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Broadway ticket sales held steady last week as the newish season eases into the post-Tony summer weeks, with Chess posting strong figures during its final week and Celebrity Autobiography doing the opposite during its last bow.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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“Lessens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessens. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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