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
Elsewhere on the main floor, there’s an airy step-down formal living room housing a wood-burning fireplace, a library, and a family room.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Renderings of the infinity pool showcase its step-down design and translucent side panels, providing epic city skyline and waterfront views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
Despite that step-down, mortgage costs haven't seen a commensurate decline.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The state's Psychiatric Security Review Board, in 2020, released him from the Arizona State Hospital to a step-down facility.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Renderings of the infinity pool showcase its step-down design and translucent side panels, providing epic city skyline and waterfront views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
Despite that step-down, mortgage costs haven't seen a commensurate decline.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The state's Psychiatric Security Review Board, in 2020, released him from the Arizona State Hospital to a step-down facility.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-down
Noun
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This situation highlights a general downturn within the cruise sector, as Carnival Corp has seen a reduction of 12%, Viking Holdings experienced a decline of 2%, and Royal Caribbean stock yielded a modest increase of 3%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The order to reorganize the NRC will include significant staff reductions but is not intended to fire NRC commissioners who lead the agency.—
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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According to Spire, this rate increase just offsets the decrease in natural gas prices which took effect in November 2024.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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The freeze amounts to a 5% budget decrease for the universities due to the $2.4 billion budget shortfall.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Rub it with a few drops of oil before putting it away to maintain the nonstick seasoning long term.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Except for a drop last year to 495 people, deaths of homeless people have risen steadily for at least a decade.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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But there are also other factors contributing to the job decline, such as price compression caused by oversupply, which has forced many operators to cut costs, including labor expenses.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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That's when crossings at the border first began their sharp decline, a trend that accelerated after Trump took office.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Thus, minimum payments don’t make a dent in your loan’s principal.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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In Haiti’s case, neither a recent U.S. designation of the armed groups as terrorist organizations nor a multinational force led by Kenya has made a dent in the gangs’ ability to sow chaos.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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