SUBTRACTS (FROM) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

subtracts (from)

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present tense third-person singular of subtract (from)

as in cuts down

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Some peptides are naturally produced in the body, such as insulin; which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that decreases blood sugar levels.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
As traffic in the waterway decreases, the oil market is facing the same squeeze that has taken millions of barrels offline per day since March.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of decreases

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For example, Texas angler Dustin Grice modifies his spinnerbaits by adding chartreuse and white willow-leaf blades with a matching chartreuse/white skirt.

— David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.

— Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026

Definition of modifies

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Inside, the Plex Solo Pro has a tub floor that tapers from 38 inches (97 cm) at the center to 28 in (71 cm) at the ends, running a total of 84 inches (213 cm) in length.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Meanwhile the tiered effect tapers the hair, adding extra volume at each level (like an upside-down coffee cup).

— Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 May 2026

Definition of tapers

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So the strategic release temporarily moderates price increases.

— Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026

Definition of moderates

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Ultimately, Marx clarifies, capitalism diminishes societal wealth for every one.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Research indicates that even a single night of sleep loss significantly reduces helping behavior and diminishes activity within this vital network.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of diminishes

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Guatemala became the third Latin American government to declare a state of emergency to combat gang violence, as the region retrenches around security.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
If the United States further retrenches from Colombia, Beijing will seek to deepen its influence.

— KEVIN WHITAKER, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025

Definition of retrenches

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By 2036, our synthesis of data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Upwork, and MBO Partners projections suggests nearly half of American workers will do some form of freelance or independent work while traditional full-time employment shrinks.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Once animal spirits subside, margin debt shrinks and stock prices are pressured downward.

— Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 July 2026

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