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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In addition, insulin sensitivity — or how effectively the body responds to the hormone insulin — also generally decreases at night.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The drink—also known simply as beet juice—decreases inflammation and is rich in nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and allow blood to flow more freely.

— Christina Manian, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of decreases

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This reduces the turbulence around the suspension and in the trailer’s wake, and lowers the aerodynamic drag.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
There are studies suggesting that being on a regular training regimen reduces your risk of cancer recurrence.

— Samantha Ciaccia, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduces

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When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of modifies

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Its higher rise is complemented by a full leg that tapers slightly below the knee.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026
Men’s styles include the 501 Loose and the Baggy Barrel, a roomy silhouette that tapers at the ankle and has waist adjusters for a customizable fit.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tapers

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Swinging to Democrats Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderates these focus groups.

— Ashley Lopez, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Some of those people have appeared on the Legends Panel that Rogers moderates annually during the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderates

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Pyrad works by instantaneously thickening when exposed to fire, forming a char that diminishes heat exposure, extinguishes flames, and decreases the risk of third-degree burns.

— Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
By effectively raising the threshold in the playoffs, the NFL acknowledges that over-officiating diminishes the product and that marginal penalties should not decide its most important games.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 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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That offset shrinks to only 38mm when installing a 280mm radiator kit.

— Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Since rates are computed by dividing the number of cases by the population at risk in a specified time period, then by definition, if the number of cases stays the same but the size of the denominator shrinks, the rates will be higher.

— Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

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