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
Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.
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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
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.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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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
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.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-down
Noun
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Companies that operationalize these practices report 30–40% reductions in rework—savings that directly impact margins and competitiveness.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Crime reduction was another area of focus for Strnad, who graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1999 with a police science degree.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, the department’s own data notes this is a 26% year-over-year decrease from 2024.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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By the fall of 2018, Ford started to see a decrease in sales of the once-popular Escape, as competition from other brands in the compact SUV market grew.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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While any revenue can help the government fiscally, tariff revenue will barely make a dent in that total.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte has tried to make a dent in the college football world in several different ways and none of them have really worked out — the most recent foray was The Great Biff Poggi Experiment, which turned out to be a flop.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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