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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
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The car detected that the area had been flooded, but proceeded at a reduced speed anyway.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The agency pointed to long-term improvements in air quality and reduced emissions over time.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Rally organizers cited an analysis that found PJM could save customers about $500 per year in reduced energy bills by allowing more clean energy.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Tailgating, an Arrowhead passion, figures to be abbreviated in a reduced Truman Sports Complex parking lot.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The Florida Forest Service posted on Facebook that the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility, but containment operations were increasing.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
In total, King is accused of selling over 175 grams of crack cocaine to a cooperating witness who is working with the ATF in hopes of a reduced sentence on federal gun charges.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In many ways, Kris aches to be reduced to such simple matter, to strip away all of her heady anxiety and surrender to basic want.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Souksavath Keomisy was initially sentenced to more than 11 years in prison, but his sentence was reduced to nine years following an application for early release.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Luo used Blackburn to seek a new settlement with a much higher payout — more than $1 billion at first, later reduced to $50 million, according to the filing.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The same applies when officials stopped publication of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showing the COVID vaccine reduced hospitalizations and emergency visits.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
No one in Firstman’s script is reduced to a victim or cautionary tale, least of all Firstman.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The sentence was then reduced to six years with mitigation taken into account.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
While Himatsingka had to take down his viral Bournvita clip, following a growing public backlash the company reduced sugar content in its offering, according to local media reports.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Adjective
United for Business comes with everything that will keep your production moving forward – reduced airfare, special rates for equipment, custom booking options, airport escort services and a dedicated entertainment support desk.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The car detected that the area had been flooded, but proceeded at a reduced speed anyway.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The agency pointed to long-term improvements in air quality and reduced emissions over time.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Rally organizers cited an analysis that found PJM could save customers about $500 per year in reduced energy bills by allowing more clean energy.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Tailgating, an Arrowhead passion, figures to be abbreviated in a reduced Truman Sports Complex parking lot.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
The Florida Forest Service posted on Facebook that the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility, but containment operations were increasing.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
In total, King is accused of selling over 175 grams of crack cocaine to a cooperating witness who is working with the ATF in hopes of a reduced sentence on federal gun charges.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Verb
Kentucky and Utah have reduced levies.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In many ways, Kris aches to be reduced to such simple matter, to strip away all of her heady anxiety and surrender to basic want.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Souksavath Keomisy was initially sentenced to more than 11 years in prison, but his sentence was reduced to nine years following an application for early release.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Luo used Blackburn to seek a new settlement with a much higher payout — more than $1 billion at first, later reduced to $50 million, according to the filing.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The same applies when officials stopped publication of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showing the COVID vaccine reduced hospitalizations and emergency visits.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
No one in Firstman’s script is reduced to a victim or cautionary tale, least of all Firstman.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The sentence was then reduced to six years with mitigation taken into account.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
While Himatsingka had to take down his viral Bournvita clip, following a growing public backlash the company reduced sugar content in its offering, according to local media reports.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduced
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For video, the Avata 360 supports a standard color profile with the same naturally vibrant tones as its JPGs, or a 10-bit flat D-Log M profile with lowered contrast and saturation.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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People who are demoted would be handed other responsibilities, said Finance Director Pete Coletto.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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But there apparently was some speculation in China surrounding one of the plane's three pilots, 59-year-old first officer Zhang Zhengping, who had been demoted from captain prior to the crash, according to The Times.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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At an optimal dosage of 10 g/L, the lag phase of hydrogen production decreased by about 50%, and the specific hydrogen yield increased by roughly 33%, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Wealthy Russians, Ukrainians, and northern Europeans snapped up properties, too—though visitors from the Russian-speaking world have decreased since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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More than half of Premier League front-of-shirt deals are due for renewal and, with betting-advertising regulations changing, the industry feedback is that sponsorship levels on offer have been depressed somewhat.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Don’t be depressed, the song tells us.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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San Diego Public Library branches also support the event with discounted books in their resale bookshops.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are global geopolitical events showing up in fabric costs, freight surcharges, and compressed margins.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Faster flight testing The compressed schedule stands out in a major military aviation program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Verb
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His moves to West Ham United and Milan have badly degraded the 33-year-old’s stock.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The war has degraded Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s drone barrages heavily depleted its expensive interceptor missile stockpiles.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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If dopamine is depleted, the effort required to do something may seem formidable and less worthwhile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Reduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduced. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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