LET UP (ON) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

let up (on)

verb

Definition of let up (on)

as in to tone (down)

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Net sales decreased 3 percent to $530 million compared to $546 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
No one knows exactly when or by how much mortgage rates will actually decrease.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of decrease

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Its compact permanent magnet motor enables a smaller pod diameter, reducing hydrodynamic drag while maintaining high propulsion performance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Advanced transmission technologies can reduce those losses and increase existing network capacity without requiring entirely new lines.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduce

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At least one expert said that some workers could have access to oxygen, but others warned that the chances of finding survivors were diminishing.

— Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Violence diminishes its victims, forcing everyone to play a single thankless role.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminish

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