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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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as in lowered
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as in diminished
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Recent Examples of reduced
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
They've also been tweaked for reduced dive under strong braking, adjusting to the weight on board.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
This can result in towels with reduced absorbency and a bathing experience that is anything but luxurious.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Research shows that omega-3 fatty acid intake was associated with reduced mortality from heart disease as well as better overall heart health.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Even with reduced numbers, Howe recognises Newcastle can improve tactical and technical aspects of their game during international breaks.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In Alaska, the NWS cautioned strong snow and winds could lead to reduced visibility, while several other states across the Midwest could see frost and freeze that could damage outdoor vegetations.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
An independent third-party life cycle assessment (LCA) determined manufacturing one kilogram of Regen Ocean nylon reduced carbon emissions by 51 percent, compared to production of one kilogram of conventional nylon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The system reduced gasoline use and greenhouse gas emissions by making use of places where cars were already parked.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Prolonged and heavy exertion should also be reduced, the agency says.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
If current churn trends continue throughout the first few years of the new rights pact, USA’s linear reach will be reduced to fewer than 50 million homes by the end of 2028.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The ionic current is reduced by a characteristic amount, depending on the base.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Nguyen said his office has avoided fee increases and kept costs low by automating administrative tasks and incorporating new technology such as an AI chatbot, which has significantly reduced call volume.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
These benefits align with observational studies linking higher pear intake with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
They've also been tweaked for reduced dive under strong braking, adjusting to the weight on board.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025
This can result in towels with reduced absorbency and a bathing experience that is anything but luxurious.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Research shows that omega-3 fatty acid intake was associated with reduced mortality from heart disease as well as better overall heart health.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Even with reduced numbers, Howe recognises Newcastle can improve tactical and technical aspects of their game during international breaks.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In Alaska, the NWS cautioned strong snow and winds could lead to reduced visibility, while several other states across the Midwest could see frost and freeze that could damage outdoor vegetations.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
But a House Fiscal Agency report shows that total artificially reduced by the way billions in federal funding is accounted for, by moving Medicaid money to contingency funds where they are not included in the budget total.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
An independent third-party life cycle assessment (LCA) determined manufacturing one kilogram of Regen Ocean nylon reduced carbon emissions by 51 percent, compared to production of one kilogram of conventional nylon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The system reduced gasoline use and greenhouse gas emissions by making use of places where cars were already parked.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Prolonged and heavy exertion should also be reduced, the agency says.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
If current churn trends continue throughout the first few years of the new rights pact, USA’s linear reach will be reduced to fewer than 50 million homes by the end of 2028.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The ionic current is reduced by a characteristic amount, depending on the base.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Nguyen said his office has avoided fee increases and kept costs low by automating administrative tasks and incorporating new technology such as an AI chatbot, which has significantly reduced call volume.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduced
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Of note, the network demoted (and then extended) Doris Burke, while Tim Legler got called up to the finals team with Breen and Richard Jefferson.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Flacco played in four games for Cleveland in 2025, starting all of them and leading the team to a 1-3 mark before he was demoted in favor of Gabriel.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Educator turnover in Wisconsin public schools has decreased from pandemic highs but remains elevated.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Researchers found that adding Greek yogurt to men's diets lowered certain inflammation markers more effectively than carbohydrates alone.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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While tax collections will still grow modestly, SEA 1 lowered revenue projections by about $20 million in 2027 and roughly $30 million in 2028, according to Hanson.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some of these people will likely qualify for discounted care.—
Michelle Andrews,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Head to Amazon now to snap up the Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum for quick cleanups, and keep scrolling to check out more discounted floor cleaning tools.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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But warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels, disease and human activity, such as pollution, have severely degraded Florida's reefs, according to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Which is good news, because there’s no question that the general imaginative environment has degraded significantly.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once their reserves are depleted, the programs will be forced to impose immediate and sweeping cuts to balance their budgets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their analysis shows that volcanic material in the sample contains sulfur compounds highly depleted in sulfur-33 (or 33S) – one of the four radioactively stable sulfur isotopes.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rather than feeling triumphant at how believable ELIZA was, Weizenbaum was depressed by how gullible people seemed to be.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Her research has shown that lynchings depressed the rate of patent applications by Black Americans, which could have otherwise contributed to innovation and economic growth.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Aldi, the discount German grocer, is having a grand opening for its University City store at 9609 N. Tryon St. on Thursday, Sept. 4, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Shein and Temu make up 17% of the discount US market, according to a congressional report on China’s e-commerce exports.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Reduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduced. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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