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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
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.
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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
Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
That reduces the optical power and is one of the most notable sacrifices in pursuit of a better gaming design.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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
Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
That reduces the optical power and is one of the most notable sacrifices in pursuit of a better gaming design.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduces
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Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Treating obesity preventatively exponentially lowers costlier downstream complications.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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This immediate interaction closes the response loop, leads to faster recovery and lowers liability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Unlike conventional electronics that rely on plastics and heavy metals, the MEG degrades safely after use.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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It gets tested every year because the device degrades and conditions change.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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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The authors wrote that rocket soot increases stratospheric temperatures, alters atmospheric circulation and depletes the ozone layer.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 May 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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Whichever one depresses you less.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 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,
28 May 2026
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Scott Wedman sinks four three-point field goals without a miss and shot 11-for-11 overall from the field, both NBA Finals records, as Boston routs the Lakers 148-114 in Game 1.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.—
David Boutt,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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