1
as in subsides
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 reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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3
as in abolishes
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 subtracts
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 deprives
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025 -
That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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When their attempt to steal a parade balloon goes up in flames and possibly cancels Christmas, the Bad Guys are forced to play Santa to lift the city's spirits — all in preparation for their big bank robbery.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Go Wild pass automatically renews unless the customer cancels it on their Frontier Airlines profile before the renewal date.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Abates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abates. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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