1
as in to subside
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
interest in the author's home abated as her novels waned in popularity
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2
as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
asked the appellate court to abate the lower court's ruling allowing the patient to be removed from life support
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as in to subtract
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
I managed to get the used car dealer to abate $200 from the sticker price
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5
as in to deprive
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abate
The open conflict sparked by Israel’s sudden barrage of attacks against Iran’s nuclear and military structure shows no signs of abating on the seventh day of hostilities between the two longtime foes that threatens to spiral into a wider, more dangerous regional war.
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Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
With the political damage from the Epstein scandal showing no signs of abating, Trump also sought to deflect blame to his Democratic rivals.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
The affordability crisis affecting the US automobile market shows little signs of abating.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Washington could also recommit to plans to withdraw forces from Syria and Iraq as an indication that the United States intends to continue its global realignment away from the Middle East once the current crisis abates.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
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Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
With the political damage from the Epstein scandal showing no signs of abating, Trump also sought to deflect blame to his Democratic rivals.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
The affordability crisis affecting the US automobile market shows little signs of abating.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Washington could also recommit to plans to withdraw forces from Syria and Iraq as an indication that the United States intends to continue its global realignment away from the Middle East once the current crisis abates.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abate
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The furor has subsided, possibly because districts are adapting to such stringent state laws as House Bill 1467, which required districts to create a public, searchable online list of elementary school materials.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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Stewart was celebrated as a hero — and interviewed by the likes of CNN and the BBC — before interest in the story initially subsided.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Work Ethic Camp was opened in 2001 and initially designed to reduce prison overcrowding, according to a Nebraska legislative report, providing the incarcerated with life skills training, substance abuse treatment and work experience.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The bacterium, residing harmlessly in the guts of laboratory and fetal mice, reduced accumulation of mercury, the researchers said.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Even after slavery was abolished, some families who sought to find their kin never did.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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New York state, where Gendron pleaded guilty to 15 state charges, including multiple counts of murder, abolished capital punishment in 2004.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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This created a template by which Alpha Centauri B’s light could then be subtracted out from the precious images of Alpha Centauri A.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Aug. 2025
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Imports are subtracted from U.S. growth. ◾ Consumers are happier: Both consumer confidence and sentiment continued to climb in July, recovering from their April lows.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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The goal of bringing a case against a company like Google is to stop the anti-competitive behavior, deprive it of the fruits of its violations, and make sure markets are competitive going forward.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The intent was to deprive the Kremlin of revenue to fund its war in Ukraine, forcing the Russian government either to sell its oil at a discount or divert money for a costly alternative shipping network.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
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But in the past two years, crime rates have in fact drastically decreased.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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Gross profit decreased 12% compared to last year's second quarter end, Kodak disclosed, and its cash balance sits at $155 million, marking a loss of just under 23% since the end of December.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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His lawsuit claims that if fully developed, the area could require as many as 450 parking spaces under the parking minimum requirements the city repealed in 2021 Management for JB Vang couldn’t immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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The bills, the lawmakers said, would repeal the section in the Home Rule Act that allows the President to federalize the city’s police force.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
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Section 179 has long allowed business owners to deduct the cost of qualifying property in the year it’s placed in service, but with some limits.—
David Rae,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Specifically, the new law allows those who receive tips to deduct up to $25,000 in taxable income.—
Chris Talgo,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Abate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abate. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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