as in decreased
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as in subsided
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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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in abolished
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 subtracted
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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as in stripped
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abated
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, dual air assaults have not abated, underscoring the deep mistrust between the two countries.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Gang activity and drug use is still rampant on the Island so the chaos on the island has not abated.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
For taxpayers who missed payroll or excise tax deposit deadlines between February 15, 2025, and March 3, 2025, penalties will be abated as long as deposits are made by March 3, 2025.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
After more than a decade of chaotic inflation, which finally abated during the 1980s, economists, policymakers, and financial commentators implicitly agreed that the Fed should pursue interest rate stability indirectly.
—Alexander William Salter, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
This latest flare-up abated after Ford relented.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Fungi may also be abated with chitinase.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
But these concerns have abated as the iceberg appears to be grounded on the continental shelf around 90 kilometers (56 miles) from shore.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
The bond market panic largely abated overnight, but US stocks tumbled despite good news from the Consumer Price Index report for last month, which found inflation cooled faster than expected.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, dual air assaults have not abated, underscoring the deep mistrust between the two countries.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Gang activity and drug use is still rampant on the Island so the chaos on the island has not abated.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
For taxpayers who missed payroll or excise tax deposit deadlines between February 15, 2025, and March 3, 2025, penalties will be abated as long as deposits are made by March 3, 2025.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
After more than a decade of chaotic inflation, which finally abated during the 1980s, economists, policymakers, and financial commentators implicitly agreed that the Fed should pursue interest rate stability indirectly.
—Alexander William Salter, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
This latest flare-up abated after Ford relented.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Fungi may also be abated with chitinase.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
But these concerns have abated as the iceberg appears to be grounded on the continental shelf around 90 kilometers (56 miles) from shore.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abated
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Its pandemic subsided in 1969, but the virus continued to circulate, eventually becoming a part of the regular seasonal flu strain.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu's legal and political predicaments are being subsided when the war is still ongoing.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Project 2025 report said that when Congress created the program, MEP centers were intended to transition to self-sustaining private institutions but that a ban on long-term funding was abolished in 1998.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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Illinois abolished cash bail in 2023.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, the bill's language caused much confusion and gridlock in 2019, leading Parliament to pursue an additional measure, which repealed the 2011 act and instituted the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill, which Queen Elizabeth II assented to in March 2022.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Voters in November repealed part of a decade-old law that softened some criminal penalties and ousted two progressive district attorneys who championed such reforms.—
Mackenzie Mays,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The 2024 tournament generated more than $1 billion in sales over the course of 67 games, an estimate that does not factor in any make-good allotments that were deducted from the gross sales tally.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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But towing companies can get around that rule by selling cars for small amounts so there aren’t any profits left once towing and storage fees are deducted.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, more modest, consistent daily calorie counting might not leave you feeling as deprived.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fans who attended Monday’s contest noticed a subdued scene.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Assad regime, decades in power and long propped up by Russian jets and Iranian proxies, appears to have collapsed not with the thunder of artillery but with a subdued whisper.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Abated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abated. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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