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
Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
The 12-track set of all new material swept through the internet like wildfire, proving the excitement for Kendrick’s 2024 had not abated in the months following the Pop Out.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the crisis over the continuing resolution suddenly abated.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Fighting in the northwest had largely abated since Turkey and Russia reached a de-escalation agreement in 2020.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Some of my symptoms had abated and my energy had partly returned.
—Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
Violent crime has abated since 2022, when cases hit the highest number since 2013.
—Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
On a range of issues, the leftward movement of Democratic politicians and voters appears to have abated.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
Lombard cited a remote work trend that has abated as more companies force employees back to the office at least part time but shows no sign of petering out.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
The insomnia of his undercover years finally abated.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
The 12-track set of all new material swept through the internet like wildfire, proving the excitement for Kendrick’s 2024 had not abated in the months following the Pop Out.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the crisis over the continuing resolution suddenly abated.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Fighting in the northwest had largely abated since Turkey and Russia reached a de-escalation agreement in 2020.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Some of my symptoms had abated and my energy had partly returned.
—Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
Violent crime has abated since 2022, when cases hit the highest number since 2013.
—Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
On a range of issues, the leftward movement of Democratic politicians and voters appears to have abated.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
Lombard cited a remote work trend that has abated as more companies force employees back to the office at least part time but shows no sign of petering out.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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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When the waves finally subsided, there was nothing but silence.—
Michael Fiorentino,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ronald Reagan, as president, called for the department to be abolished.—
Jackie Valley,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Jan. 2025
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Courtesy of the Social Security Fairness Act, millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and GPO (government pension offset) have been abolished.—
Suzanne Blake
Reporter,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Like the home office deduction, the business use of your vehicle may need to be deducted from the business tax return.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This fee is deducted from your loan balance before the funds are disbursed.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hamas was defeated as a military and governmental power in Gaza, Hezbollah suffered a severe blow that deprived it of the ability to deter and threaten Israel.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The authorities often deprived him of it.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Princess of Wales styled an Alexander McQueen coat in a subdued shade of green with Ralph Lauren over-the-knee boots.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Skewing your green selections toward a more earthy aesthetic will help set a more subdued tone that helps enhance your room’s overall design rather than trying to steal the show.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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