1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in lowers
to diminish the price or value of
a mortgage crisis that reduced homes to their lowest level in a decade
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reduces
This abundance reduces material costs and supply chain risks.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Regular air duct cleaning improves your home's air quality, reduces allergens, and helps maintain a healthy living environment.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
While research confirms wet floating reduces anxiety, scientific evidence for dry floating remains limited, though early studies suggest comparable therapeutic potential.
—Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
This approach supports the skin barrier and reduces the likelihood of irritation, tightness or stinging after bathing.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Regular air duct cleaning improves your home's air quality, reduces allergens, and helps maintain a healthy living environment.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
While research confirms wet floating reduces anxiety, scientific evidence for dry floating remains limited, though early studies suggest comparable therapeutic potential.
—Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
This approach supports the skin barrier and reduces the likelihood of irritation, tightness or stinging after bathing.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduces
Verb
-
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Lowering the sales tax 1% decreases the cost of all taxable purchases for all Texans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This timing difference explains why a tax credit lowers your tax bill before penalties or collections begin, while tax relief applies after a tax balance exists.—
Adam Palasciano,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Plus, the lack of bulky seams lowers the risk of getting blisters.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This is dangerous and degrades our country -- where are Senate Republicans?—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026
-
The reactor facilitates rapid heat dissipation, preventing the thermal runaway that typically degrades catalysts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Mexican long-nosed bats are migrating farther north than ever, expanding into Arizona and New Mexico as drought depletes agave supplies in their traditional habitat.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Neglecting to flush orchid salts can result in a crusty residue on the medium, which damages roots and depletes water.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Usually a warm El Nino spikes temperatures and its cool La Nina flip side depresses temperatures.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Empirical studies confirm that reliance on large donors depresses participation in time-intensive legislative activities—things such as bill sponsorship, floor debate, and committee work.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The weather will start to change Sunday when a low-pressure system sinks south.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Enjoy burgers and rose sangria with toes in the sand as the sun sinks behind the waves, and a DJ’s soundtrack keeps things lively.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reduces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduces. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
