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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
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The ship suffered substantial damage, and the Reagan administration retaliated by damaging or sinking three Iranian warships and three oil platforms, drastically reducing Tehran’s ability to engage in the gulf.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Most of the candidates’ pledges, such as tackling unaffordability, reducing gas prices, increasing capacity in state prisons, protecting gun owners’ rights and keeping trans athletes out of girls’ locker rooms, are nearly identical.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Research on physician–patient cost conversations shows that switching to lower-cost, clinically similar alternatives within the same drug class is a common strategy for reducing out-of-pocket spending without compromising care.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
No clear assessment of whether alternative locations could meet project objectives while reducing environmental harm.
—Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Officials say the change is aimed at improving compliance and reducing the number of people who never register for the Selective Service.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
In reducing the complexity and rigor involved in securing traditional container images, proper DHI implementation may allow small businesses to operate with fewer resources.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Reusable water bottles are a convenient, environmentally friendly way to stay hydrated, but keeping them clean is essential for hygiene and for reducing your exposure to harmful bacteria.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
The station initially bridged the sudden budget gap last year by reaching out to donors directly and reducing costs to bring down overhead.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The ship suffered substantial damage, and the Reagan administration retaliated by damaging or sinking three Iranian warships and three oil platforms, drastically reducing Tehran’s ability to engage in the gulf.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Most of the candidates’ pledges, such as tackling unaffordability, reducing gas prices, increasing capacity in state prisons, protecting gun owners’ rights and keeping trans athletes out of girls’ locker rooms, are nearly identical.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Research on physician–patient cost conversations shows that switching to lower-cost, clinically similar alternatives within the same drug class is a common strategy for reducing out-of-pocket spending without compromising care.
—Deidre Popovich, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
No clear assessment of whether alternative locations could meet project objectives while reducing environmental harm.
—Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Officials say the change is aimed at improving compliance and reducing the number of people who never register for the Selective Service.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
In reducing the complexity and rigor involved in securing traditional container images, proper DHI implementation may allow small businesses to operate with fewer resources.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Reusable water bottles are a convenient, environmentally friendly way to stay hydrated, but keeping them clean is essential for hygiene and for reducing your exposure to harmful bacteria.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reducing
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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
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Senior officials have discussed promoting Dhillon to one of the top department roles, while demoting Woodward, the sources added.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Absent a lawsuit, which could be lengthy, Johnson’s options for actually removing Pettigrew could be trickier than merely demoting Brewer, however.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Expectations of El Niño’s return follow a multi-year La Niña event, which generally has the effect of lowering global temperatures compared to normal years.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the law gives older adults a $6,000 tax deduction — lowering the amount of income that is taxed.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices are plunging, with Brent and WTI sinking below $100 a barrel.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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To escape a sinking car, the agency advises drivers to stay calm, unbuckle seat belts, roll down or break a window, and get out before the car fills with water.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Consolidation of power This diminishing of the role of the presidency and political legitimacy forms the background to any questions of succession now.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Based on the diminishing returns of the Reading Challenge over the years (at this point, the Library needs to be shut down and defunded.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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Israel appears to have taken the lead on assassinating even low-level figures linked to Iran’s nuclear program while systematically degrading the knowledge centers that could prove useful in the future.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The determined plant can grow in many conditions, including sun or shade and wet or dry soil, displacing native species, disrupting local ecosystems, and even degrading riverbanks.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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Even depleting small amounts of water can be a problem, said co-author Laura Condon, a University of Arizona hydrologist.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yes, a consolidation of the motion picture studios from five down to four would mean fewer jobs, less choices for moviegoers, higher tickets prices, increased leveraged rental terms on cinemas by studios, potential multiplex closings and depleting ticket sales.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump's previous suggestions that war could quickly end have been effective at depressing prices, said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Your negativity is depressing young people, and keeping them from having children and looking forward to the future.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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