as in reduction
the amount by which something is lessened
took a huge step-down in income when she switched from a law career to one in social work
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Recent Examples of step-down
While bonds pay interest on a semiannual basis, these step-down autocallable notes are likely to be called back in 12 to 15 months – and that's when investors pick up their returns, the firm noted.
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
With China, the U.S. has secured no major changes other than offsetting step-downs of recent import duties and import restrictions.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The step-down living room features a large bay window and Batchelder tile fireplace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
With China, the U.S. has secured no major changes other than offsetting step-downs of recent import duties and import restrictions.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 14 May 2025
The step-down living room features a large bay window and Batchelder tile fireplace.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-down
Noun
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OpenAI also says there is a 45 percent to 65 percent reduction in factual errors over GPT-4, depending on the setting, as well as substantial gains in handling medical and coding tasks on industry-standard benchmarks.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The premium on French 30-year bonds breached a level last seen in 2008 as the government is on the brink of collapse, putting the country’s deficit reduction plans at risk .—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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While pedestrian deaths in Mesa and Phoenix have increased since 2019, Tucson saw a slight decrease in fatalities.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sabalenka, who has the much greater variety of the two players, started to bring the drop shot into play.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Paluel faced similar power declines in 2016 when a steam generator weighing more than 450 tons collapsed while being moved, causing the plant to be shut down before coming back online a year later.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The world is also facing exponential declines in biodiversity, primarily among insects.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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This first emerged in Canada, where ongoing grassroots and lawmaker-led boycotts have made a notable dent in some American companies' bottom lines.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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