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as in demoted
to bring to a lower grade or rank
was reduced from team captain to team member as punishment for his misbehavior on the court
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as in decreased
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
you'll have to reduce the amount of money you spend on unnecessary purchases if you want to have any money left for retirement
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as in depressed
to diminish the price or value of
a mortgage crisis that reduced homes to their lowest level in a decade
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Recent Examples of reduced
Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Complete rest, when it isn’t warranted, can lead to stiffness, strength loss and reduced coordination.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Its reduced weight and compact architecture are intended to support rapid relocation after firing, allowing the launcher to limit exposure to counter-battery fire.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
One medium apple provides about 4 to 5 grams of fiber, which supports steady blood sugar and a reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The driver who hit her, Juan Vazquez, was charged with first-degree murder in her death, but convicted of a reduced charge of reckless homicide in 2024 and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Consumers might expect reduced credit lines, fewer offers of low introductory rates and more changes under a mandatory cap, according to the banking industry.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Also being sentenced in the case on Monday are six former Apple Daily journalists and two activists, some of whom testified against Lai, and all of whom pleaded guilty in the hope of receiving reduced sentences.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
One of Ng’s recent menu contributions, for example, is made by slow-cooking a Golden Delicious apple for several days until its water content is significantly reduced.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Why Families Still Need PBS Kids Because the network lost around $30 million in funding annually, PBS Kids reduced its staff by 30%.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
Many of our everyday interactions have been reduced to screens, prompts and preprogrammed responses.
—Catherine Rea, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
For instance, one brand has reduced lead times to between 11 and 21 days by co-locating production at BIAC.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Disney reduced its outlay by selling regional sports networks and other assets, but the deal left the company with significant debt just before COVID-19 hit.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
That’s because reduced fluid intake can temporarily shrink brain tissue—particularly the parts of the brain that regulate pain—while also affecting electrolyte balance.
—Katharine Gammon, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Complete rest, when it isn’t warranted, can lead to stiffness, strength loss and reduced coordination.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Its reduced weight and compact architecture are intended to support rapid relocation after firing, allowing the launcher to limit exposure to counter-battery fire.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
One medium apple provides about 4 to 5 grams of fiber, which supports steady blood sugar and a reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The driver who hit her, Juan Vazquez, was charged with first-degree murder in her death, but convicted of a reduced charge of reckless homicide in 2024 and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Consumers might expect reduced credit lines, fewer offers of low introductory rates and more changes under a mandatory cap, according to the banking industry.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Also being sentenced in the case on Monday are six former Apple Daily journalists and two activists, some of whom testified against Lai, and all of whom pleaded guilty in the hope of receiving reduced sentences.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The amount taxpayers can write off is reduced by $200 for each $1,000 in income above the $100,00 and $200,000 income limits.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
One of Ng’s recent menu contributions, for example, is made by slow-cooking a Golden Delicious apple for several days until its water content is significantly reduced.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Why Families Still Need PBS Kids Because the network lost around $30 million in funding annually, PBS Kids reduced its staff by 30%.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
Many of our everyday interactions have been reduced to screens, prompts and preprogrammed responses.
—Catherine Rea, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
For instance, one brand has reduced lead times to between 11 and 21 days by co-locating production at BIAC.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Disney reduced its outlay by selling regional sports networks and other assets, but the deal left the company with significant debt just before COVID-19 hit.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduced
Adjective
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Dethleffs had to be particularly creative with the toilet room, walling off a private space separate from the remainder of the open floor plan that fits in below the lowered roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supercharge your multiplier for more winnings and have a better chance at a win with a lowered projection.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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In Charlotte, he eventually got demoted to a backup role.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Internal divisions in the DA have widened since late last year, when Steenhuisen demoted Dion George, the party’s then environment minister, in a cabinet reshuffle.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But over that same span, the number of boys playing flag football actually decreased.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Short-term rates have come down as the Federal Reserve decreased the federal funds rate, but the central bank opted to pause rate cuts in January.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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The flowers depressed her, especially those already wilting.—
Allegra Goodman,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Chung Hyeon, the 2018 Australian Open semifinalist who saw Achilles and back injuries derail his career, and Kwon Soon-woo, whose ranking has been depressed by military service that prohibits his playing outside South Korea, stunning Argentina.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nevertheless, everyone can celebrate (or drown their sorrows) with some of the free and discounted offerings at these restaurants.—
Mike Snider,
AZCentral.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Celebrity and Princess Cruises bundle Wi-Fi with other add-ons to sell as a discounted package.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These are a class of metals which, within a specific temperature range, release heat when compressed and absorb heat when relaxed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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As a standard material for super shoes, the higher-end foam offers better energy return and engagement than the compressed EVA used for the Speedgoat 6.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Infrastructure in Venezuela is severely degraded, and any meaningful revival would likely require more than $100 billion in investment over a decade.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The system degraded exactly as predicted.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Canadians are a game behind after their tournament opener against Finland was postponed after the Finnish roster was depleted by a stomach virus.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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And as a result, this critical infrastructure project was frozen during that shutdown in which the entirety of the federal government was depleted of funds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Reduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduced. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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