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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
Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
In Spain, wildfires could create a smoky atmosphere, reducing clarity (as happened in summer 2025).
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Snakes help control rodent and insect populations, reducing the spread of diseases like Lyme disease.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Meanwhile, the biogas itself contains large amounts of carbon dioxide – often around 35% to 40% – reducing its direct usefulness as a fuel and requiring additional upgrading before it can be injected into natural gas infrastructure as renewable natural gas.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
While the city has admirably put forward goals such as reducing chronic homelessness by 50%, ending family homelessness and eliminating long-term encampments within five years, there appear to be no consequences for repeatedly failing to meet these targets.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The focus of the event is reducing social isolation and creating space for connection.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
These will compete with strawberries for nutrients and space—worse, cabbage leaves will create shade, reducing flower and fruit production.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 May 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
Unfortunately, facilities at public parks and libraries close at nightfall, greatly reducing the number of bathrooms available.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
In Spain, wildfires could create a smoky atmosphere, reducing clarity (as happened in summer 2025).
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Snakes help control rodent and insect populations, reducing the spread of diseases like Lyme disease.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Meanwhile, the biogas itself contains large amounts of carbon dioxide – often around 35% to 40% – reducing its direct usefulness as a fuel and requiring additional upgrading before it can be injected into natural gas infrastructure as renewable natural gas.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
While the city has admirably put forward goals such as reducing chronic homelessness by 50%, ending family homelessness and eliminating long-term encampments within five years, there appear to be no consequences for repeatedly failing to meet these targets.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The focus of the event is reducing social isolation and creating space for connection.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
These will compete with strawberries for nutrients and space—worse, cabbage leaves will create shade, reducing flower and fruit production.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 May 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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City Manager Maraskeshia Smith has proposed cuts that include laying off or demoting 37 employees, cutting violence prevention grants and shortening neighborhood pool hours.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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As far as Williams, the Mets aren’t considering demoting him.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The research on the type and dosage of magnesium best for lowering blood pressure is unclear and should be interpreted with caution, since some magnesium supplements have been studied less than others.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Fewer cheap nonstop flights may make connections more common again, especially in cities where Spirit once operated heavily, potentially adding travel time but lowering ticket prices.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Seeking a diplomatic win to counter sinking domestic popularity amid the Iran conflict and inflation, Trump aims to secure Chinese purchases of American goods and establish trade frameworks.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Colorado spent six innings flailing away against Skenes before Mickey Moniak's sinking line-drive single to left-center with one out in the seventh.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The ability to comfortably live in California has become more difficult for the average resident, as the cost of living and the dollar's diminishing value have increased over the last year, said Theresa Rutherford, president of SEIU 1020.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Spring-Flowering Trees To avoid removing flower buds and diminishing—or halting entirely—the annual floral show, wait to prune trees that bloom before July until they are done flowering.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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In contrast, the researchers engineered separate strains of Bacillus subtilis to produce two cooperative polymer-degrading enzymes that work in tandem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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Experts claim the layer can begin degrading at temperatures above 158°F, potentially accelerating battery wear over time and increasing long-term safety concerns if such heat exposure becomes frequent.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Officials warn the current drought is depleting lake levels earlier than the historic 2006-2009 drought, before the summer surge in water demand.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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This way, the industry has created a massive environmental footprint by depleting these resources, and the researchers are racing to erase it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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At risk of depressing you, nothing.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the exclusivity, part of the appeal also comes from great marketing and the personalities of the sad boys themselves, who embrace the image of the lonely pint, eaten as a pick-me-up during depressing moments in life.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Reducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reducing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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