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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
The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.
—
Meelan Gupta, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The technology reduces firefighting teams’ direct exposure to toxic substances.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This reduces the chance of warping, cracking, mold and pests.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
But of more significance to the UFC is how Paramount+ dramatically reduces the friction to watch its fights.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
These wall elements are pre-plastered at the factory, which reduces the amount of work required on the construction site.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Meelan Gupta, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
The technology reduces firefighting teams’ direct exposure to toxic substances.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This reduces the chance of warping, cracking, mold and pests.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
But of more significance to the UFC is how Paramount+ dramatically reduces the friction to watch its fights.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
These wall elements are pre-plastered at the factory, which reduces the amount of work required on the construction site.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduces
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Optical systems are blazing fast but require a direct line of sight and fail in murky water or when the buildup of microorganisms degrades the lenses.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The only caveat is that ceramic-coated cookware, like Teflon, isn’t designed for high-heat and degrades over time.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Start meetings with a simple agenda and a quick check on priorities, since smooth structure lowers stress and invites real teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Concentration burns glucose, decision-making depletes mental energy reserves, and by mid-afternoon, the prefrontal cortex is operating at a fraction of its morning capacity.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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After months of grinding, the first two weeks offer pockets of genuine pleasure, connection, and for many signs, the kind of travel that restores rather than depletes.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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Nevertheless, something might occur at work that depresses you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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The risk is that China inspires its trading partners to resort to a protectionism that depresses prosperity for everyone.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Their sense of contribution diminishes.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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That movie ‘Titanic’ is about a boat that sinks.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Patel doesn’t think that sinks the frontier labs, and says that cutting-edge technology will remain valuable.—
Jasmine Wu,Deirdre Bosa,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Reduces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduces. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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