REDUCES Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

reduces

verb

present tense third-person singular of reduce

as in demotes

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 decreases

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 lowers

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 reduces Acidification reduces the pH of seawater, which also diminishes sound absorption, so the stain of ship’s engine noise spreads further, muffling the songs of humpbacks and the codas of sperm whales. —

Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026 Each option reduces overall productivity, cutting supplies of basic foods, feed for livestock and key ingredients used in a wide range of food products. —

Aya S. Chacar, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 The herb limits the growth of nearby cucumber vines and reduces harvests, too. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 Exercise also reduces chronic inflammation in the brain, which hinders its ability to repair itself, Oye-Somefun said. —

Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026 Red light supports collagen and reduces inflammation, while blue light has antibacterial properties that target acne. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that doesn’t display properly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. —

Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 The hybrid approach reduces strain on the resonator while improving overall performance. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2026 To adapt to water’s high thermal conductivity, the largest living animals, whales, evolved a streamlined, heat-conserving body that reduces their surface area relative to their volume. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026

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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
While the deal is budget-neutral during its first year, city residents would likely notice the impact of the furloughs as the absence of workers decreases the quality of service in many areas.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026