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
The step-down great room has one of the home’s five fireplaces and French doors that open out to the backyard’s ample stone terrace with alfresco dining and lounge areas.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty The step-down living room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty The step-down living room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-down
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In contrast to the staffing reductions, the DOJ budget request outlines robust investments in key priorities, including nearly $11 billion to combat violent crime and gangs, $10 billion for drug enforcement, and over $3.6 billion for immigration enforcement and border security.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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The reductions have been championed by the new leadership inside the Justice Department.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The drop will go live Tuesday (June 17) at liquiddeath.com/ozzy, with each DNA can priced at $450.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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Currently, Fancy Teddy is sold directly direct-to-consumer with just seven limited drops released.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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In both Central American nations, remittance income accounts for 30% of private consumption and any decline will have a direct effect on gross domestic product, GDP, Orozco said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Continued decline in five-on-five production (which coincided with Patrice Bergeron’s retirement).—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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