as in reducing
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1
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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2
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 Synonyms for decreasing
Verb
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These chatbots can resolve common employee queries, automate ticket routing and provide 24/7 assistance, reducing dependency on support staff.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.—
James K. Glassman,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The consequences could be catastrophic for content creators, diminishing their web traffic and revenue potential.—
Marc McCollum,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Make a well in the middle of the mixture and add in mashed bananas, egg, milk, shortening or oil, walnuts, and vanilla.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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Pork lard has a milder flavor than shortening or oil and produces an even flakier crust than butter.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The pool of available CPAs has been shrinking as Baby Boomers and some Gen Xers retire.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mature markets like California, Colorado, and Oregon are shrinking in sales and tax revenue.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Sacramento Kings have made a major organizational move after their fourth straight loss falling them to a 13-18 record.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Shares gained more than 1% after closing the previous session as the worst performer in the S & P 500, falling around 4%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Decreasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreasing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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