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as in demoting
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 lowering
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 sinking
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 reducing
Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Others can act as stimulants that increase energy levels in the body, reducing sleep and relaxation, such as the B-complex vitamins and caffeine.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Adding thousands of inexperienced agents, many hired quickly and trained under pressure, will likely increase complaint volumes while simultaneously reducing the agency’s capacity to address them.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
The company said this ability to test decisions before execution marks a shift in how industrial systems are designed and upgraded, reducing risk while accelerating change.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the serum boosts radiance while reducing redness.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Under the new terms of the license, Chevron was authorized to pay fees and royalties to Venezuela in oil but not in cash, effectively reducing Chevron’s crude exports from the country by half, according to Reuters.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration took the unprecedented step of reducing operations at forty airports around the country.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Others can act as stimulants that increase energy levels in the body, reducing sleep and relaxation, such as the B-complex vitamins and caffeine.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Adding thousands of inexperienced agents, many hired quickly and trained under pressure, will likely increase complaint volumes while simultaneously reducing the agency’s capacity to address them.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
The company said this ability to test decisions before execution marks a shift in how industrial systems are designed and upgraded, reducing risk while accelerating change.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the serum boosts radiance while reducing redness.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Under the new terms of the license, Chevron was authorized to pay fees and royalties to Venezuela in oil but not in cash, effectively reducing Chevron’s crude exports from the country by half, according to Reuters.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration took the unprecedented step of reducing operations at forty airports around the country.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reducing
Noun
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And Americans are responding to the messaging, with spending on these weight loss meds increasing and the obesity rate decreasing.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Dec. 2025
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With the circuit length decreasing, the Singapore Grand Prix increased the number of laps by one.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Considering this poor return (scoring points was a key target in demoting Doohan for Colapinto), Briatore acknowledged during the Dutch GP weekend that Alpine may have unnecessarily burdened its young Argentine driver.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Spirit has been looking for ways to slash costs, including furloughing and demoting hundreds more pilots and cutting unprofitable routes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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Anyone with diabetes or taking glucose-lowering medications should consult a healthcare provider before adding magnesium, berberine, or both to their management plan.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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An earlier update from King Soopers had listed some locations in Boulder and Littleton but the company amended its location list to include five fewer locations, lowering the number of gas stations impacted to 14 locations.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Five people are safe after the Coast Guard rescued them from a sinking sailboat hundreds of miles off the North Carolina coast Thursday.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pelosi would remain influential within the Democratic party though, playing a key behind-the-scenes role in getting President Joe Biden to bow out of his sinking re-election bid, leading to the rapid nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee who lost to Trump a year ago.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Doing the same routine over and over will likely yield diminishing returns, while raising the chances of boredom or a repetitive-use injury.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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Volpe was a focus of both media sessions, as Boone and Cashman detailed the extent of his shoulder problem and were both asked why the team stuck with him as the everyday shortstop despite the injury and his diminishing play.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The information ecosystem is degrading more each moment.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Under Budanov, the GUR expanded its operational footprint, coordinating intelligence, sabotage and special operations aimed at degrading Russian military capabilities far beyond the front lines.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The capex arms race among the world’s biggest and most profitable companies is depleting the free cash flow that for the past 15 years has been a top reason they were granted stout premium valuations.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although sea lions do appear to be measurably depleting salmon at some sites, including the Bonneville Dam and Willamette Falls, the evidence is shakier elsewhere in the region.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Broader health insurance protections could prevent more Americans from sinking into debt and depressing their credit scores.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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This sounds like depressing stuff, and Mothertongue is not extremely upbeat.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Reducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reducing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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