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as in diminishing
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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as in subsiding
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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Recent Examples of decreasing
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
With the circuit length decreasing, the Singapore Grand Prix increased the number of laps by one.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the mid-August Economist/YouGov survey, 32% said the unemployment rate was increasing while 22% decreasing.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Austin Carter, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The state Department of Corrections is in strikingly similar dire straits with dilapidated prisons and a decreasing number of COs.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Retail sales climbed across nearly every category in February, declining only at grocery stores and furniture retailers, each decreasing 1%.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The supply is increasing while the successes are decreasing.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The United States military has struck more than 11,000 targets and destroyed more than 150 Iranian naval vessels, leading to their missile attacks and drone attacks decreasing by 90%.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Rain is likely on Friday, April 3, with the likelihood of precipitation decreasing after Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
After four weeks, blood pressure continues to drop, decreasing by around 8 mmHg from baseline.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
And Americans are responding to the messaging, with spending on these weight loss meds increasing and the obesity rate decreasing.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
With the circuit length decreasing, the Singapore Grand Prix increased the number of laps by one.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the mid-August Economist/YouGov survey, 32% said the unemployment rate was increasing while 22% decreasing.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Consumers can also look for savings at home by decreasing energy costs—for instance, by keeping the air conditioner at a higher temperature.
—Austin Carter, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The state Department of Corrections is in strikingly similar dire straits with dilapidated prisons and a decreasing number of COs.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Retail sales climbed across nearly every category in February, declining only at grocery stores and furniture retailers, each decreasing 1%.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The supply is increasing while the successes are decreasing.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The United States military has struck more than 11,000 targets and destroyed more than 150 Iranian naval vessels, leading to their missile attacks and drone attacks decreasing by 90%.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Rain is likely on Friday, April 3, with the likelihood of precipitation decreasing after Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
After four weeks, blood pressure continues to drop, decreasing by around 8 mmHg from baseline.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decreasing
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The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Moisturizing, soothing, and redness reducing, Erborian’s CC Cream is the ultimate cult-favorite beauty product.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, the need for RTGs was laid bare by Curiosity and Perseverance's predecessors, the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, which were purely solar powered but suffered from diminishing power as Martian dust covered their solar arrays.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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To make some, stir together equal parts flour, shortening, and vegetable oil, then brush this generously on the surface of the pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But, by the end of May, the issue was not subsiding.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Navy has shrunk dramatically since the Cold War ended, with combat-ready ships declining from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, following decades of military spending cuts.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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As women’s earning power grows, their tolerance for an unequal domestic arrangement is shrinking.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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All of this comes at a time when the market has greater appetite for larger scale deals, despite Lauder’s falling stock price.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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