subtracts (from)

present tense third-person singular of subtract (from)

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • As the Universe expands, the wavelength of each photon gets lengthened by the expansion, meaning that the amount of energy present in the form of radiation decreases faster than the amount of energy present in the form of matter in the expanding Universe.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One day while driving, my vision began to shrink, like the end of a movie when the camera reduces to a pinhole.
    Lisa K. Friedman, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This reduces the energy required for the zinc ions to shed their surrounding solvent shell and deposit onto the electrode.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 16 June 2024
Verb
  • Also, the relaxed fit that tapers around the ankle offers a leg elongating look that’s perfect for petites.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During the second panel of the Pillars of the Green Transition event on September 24, 2025, Newsweek editor Jeff Young moderates a discussion with HowGood CEO Alex Gillett, Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson, Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi and Arva CRO Phil Harris.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The incentive diminishes after a certain stage of growth and the curve takes on an S shape.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Without Noah Dobson the team’s ceiling shrinks, leaving the Islanders with an 84-point forecast.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The same principle holds true when the applicant pool shrinks.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Consistency builds trust and slashes audit drag.
    Jagbir Kaur, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Cherry picks up a knife and slashes Laura’s tires on the way out, for good measure.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Subtracts (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracts%20%28from%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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