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
Ketler spent four days in the intensive care unit and then another 10 in the step-down unit before he was transported to a rehab facility.
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Bureau of Labor Statistics revisions show a sharp slowdown in payroll growth in the second quarter of 2025, with the biggest step-downs in low-wage industries such as retail, wholesale, leisure, and hospitality.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Each voltage conversion comes with some energy loss, so the goal is to accomplish this step-down in as few conversions as possible.
—Steven Woo, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The Idaho Department of Correction implemented a step-down program that gradually transitions inmates from solitary confinement to a more open environment, KBOI reported.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Bureau of Labor Statistics revisions show a sharp slowdown in payroll growth in the second quarter of 2025, with the biggest step-downs in low-wage industries such as retail, wholesale, leisure, and hospitality.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Each voltage conversion comes with some energy loss, so the goal is to accomplish this step-down in as few conversions as possible.
—Steven Woo, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The Idaho Department of Correction implemented a step-down program that gradually transitions inmates from solitary confinement to a more open environment, KBOI reported.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-down
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Waymo touts its safety record, citing company research saying that compared to a human driver, Waymo vehicles reported a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes, 79% fewer airbag deployments and 80% fewer injury-causing collisions.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Climate scientists have repeatedly warned that a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use will be necessary to curb global heating, with the burning of coal, oil and gas identified as the chief driver of the climate crisis.—
Sam Meredith,Dan Murphy,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Nexstar, overall Q3 ad sales stood at $476 million, a decrease of $146 million from the third-quarter of 2024.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the league is looking to its next steps to after the 2025 season saw a 5% decline in game attendance, according to Sports Business Journal.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the federal tax credit could be bundled with local incentives for more savings, putting a serious dent in the total costs of an electric vehicle purchase.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dent was big enough for a Stop Sale on the tomato sauce.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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