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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
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
On the next play, an Evans flyout scored Rey, reducing the deficit to 6-3.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The formula’s retinol, ginger, and citrus increase the production of both collagen and elastin and improve circulation, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Outside experts said the medications may affect cancer growth through several pathways, including reducing inflammation, altering tumor metabolism and improving immune system activity.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Many today are questioning the value of a college education, reducing it to a cold financial transaction.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Continuing to pour a deluge of cool water on the tank could allow the liquid chemical inside to cure at a slower rate — become a solid at a slower speed — and reducing the buildup of pressure inside the tank, Covey said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
She isn’t being morbid or wallowing in sadness; she’s inspired by a practice in Bhutan aimed at cultivating happiness and reducing anxiety about mortality — by thinking about death five times a day.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Prevent crickets from entering by sealing cracks, reducing outdoor lighting, and keeping your home's surroundings tidy.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 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
The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
On the next play, an Evans flyout scored Rey, reducing the deficit to 6-3.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The formula’s retinol, ginger, and citrus increase the production of both collagen and elastin and improve circulation, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Outside experts said the medications may affect cancer growth through several pathways, including reducing inflammation, altering tumor metabolism and improving immune system activity.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Many today are questioning the value of a college education, reducing it to a cold financial transaction.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Continuing to pour a deluge of cool water on the tank could allow the liquid chemical inside to cure at a slower rate — become a solid at a slower speed — and reducing the buildup of pressure inside the tank, Covey said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
She isn’t being morbid or wallowing in sadness; she’s inspired by a practice in Bhutan aimed at cultivating happiness and reducing anxiety about mortality — by thinking about death five times a day.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Prevent crickets from entering by sealing cracks, reducing outdoor lighting, and keeping your home's surroundings tidy.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 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
Verb
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City Manager Maraskeshia Smith had previously suggested either cutting or demoting 37 current city employees.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 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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Eco effort Romeo Roma focuses on ethical luxury, and every design decision has been made with a view to lowering their environmental impact without compromising comfort or style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Evaluations over Memorial Day weekend found that a crack in the tank at GKN Aerospace had reduced the pressure inside, drastically lowering the risk of an explosion, according to interim Orange County Fire Authority Chief TJ McGovern.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The explosion ripped the Arizona apart, sinking the ship in minutes.—
Jon Duffy,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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The bigger issue is what all this means for a country made up of small islands that are slowly sinking.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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There is a limit to how many employees a company can lay off before seeing diminishing returns.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Others point to their own skills diminishing.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
Verb
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By degrading and recycling the mucus layer, Akkermansia stimulates the gut to produce fresh, healthy mucus — repairing the intestinal barrier and preventing leaky gut.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Beaches are routinely left covered in trash that washes into the ocean, degrading habitat and threatening marine animals through ingestion and entanglement.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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The International Energy Agency, in its latest monthly update, cautioned that oil inventories globally are depleting at a record pace as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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On the topic of coin — Cannes is not cheap, and that’s not only due to depleting supplies of jet fuel and the closed Strait of Hormuz.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Each is separately spring-loaded, depressing four millimeters at most (though they can be actuated with as little as two millimeters of travel) before bouncing back with a confirming click.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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At risk of depressing you, nothing.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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