1
as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
workers decreased the volume of water flowing through the pipes in order to prevent an overflow
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2
as in diminishes
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the force of the wind slowly decreased until the flowers were standing upright again
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as in reductions
the amount by which something is lessened
the average decrease in the price of milk was five cents per gallon
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Recent Examples of decreases
Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, according to the National Institutes of Health.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Team productivity decreases across the board, and worse, disengagement becomes infectious.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In fact, the research from Resume Genius reveals that the likelihood of having a side hustle decreases as Gen Z workers’ level of formal education increases.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
That's because dehydration decreases the amount of blood in circulation.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
In a second experiment, the team observed sustained decreases in visual cortex activity for at least 40 minutes after ultrasound stimulation, highlighting the system's potential for inducing lasting changes in brain function.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, out of 24 cities the organization analyzed, 17 reported decreases in shoplifting in that period.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite these decreases, some experts believe that the ripple effects of COVID-19 in higher education will not settle until the class of 2030 graduates.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The jail budget for 2026 has $117,000 in increases to four funds and $744,000 in decreases to three others, including the ending of the $300,000 Adult Community Corrections Grant that was cut by the state for 2026.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Homelessness continues to be a major issue in California, but some places are reporting decreases in their populations.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Treatment during the chronic, asymptomatic phase may prevent or slow disease progression, though effectiveness decreases with time.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, according to the National Institutes of Health.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Team productivity decreases across the board, and worse, disengagement becomes infectious.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In fact, the research from Resume Genius reveals that the likelihood of having a side hustle decreases as Gen Z workers’ level of formal education increases.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
That's because dehydration decreases the amount of blood in circulation.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ten states — California, Connecticut, Mississippi, Alaska, Delaware, Alabama, Kentucky, Vermont, Maryland and Minnesota — saw decreases of more than 20 percent in traffic fatalities, as did the District of Columbia.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
In a second experiment, the team observed sustained decreases in visual cortex activity for at least 40 minutes after ultrasound stimulation, highlighting the system's potential for inducing lasting changes in brain function.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, out of 24 cities the organization analyzed, 17 reported decreases in shoplifting in that period.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite these decreases, some experts believe that the ripple effects of COVID-19 in higher education will not settle until the class of 2030 graduates.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The jail budget for 2026 has $117,000 in increases to four funds and $744,000 in decreases to three others, including the ending of the $300,000 Adult Community Corrections Grant that was cut by the state for 2026.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Homelessness continues to be a major issue in California, but some places are reporting decreases in their populations.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreases
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Encouraging young adults to take on progressively larger responsibilities — whether through part-time work, volunteering or managing household duties — builds competence and reduces fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.—
Annie Margaret,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the shoreline’s clarity diminishes, Berry stressed the importance of this research for conservation efforts, especially doing it collaboratively.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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More good consumer news comes in the EIA’s projection that further reductions in energy prices remain ahead in the months to come.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These double peaks occur when solar activity spikes, subsides, and then returns a few years later.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, the issue subsides once the instruments and vocals stack on top.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois led the declines, while just a few additional states saw price drops.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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This research is notable for being one of the first long-term studies to quantify insect declines in a pristine environment relatively untouched by humans.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hippocampus is primarily responsible for memory and learning, and commonly shrinks, or atrophies, after a stroke.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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This means green signals are inherently weaker, and when outdoor sunlight adds noise, the measurement range shrinks even further, and accuracy deteriorates.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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