let up (on)

verb

Definition of let up (on)next
as in to tone (down)

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  1. decrease
  2. reduce
  3. diminish
Verb
  • By Friday, winds decrease as chances for a second round of snow increase.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Depression risk further decreased for every additional 1,000 steps, with the lowest risk at 7,000 to 10,000 daily steps.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • Addiction Early studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine and opioids by modulating the brain’s reward pathways.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
  • These tools allow professionals to focus on strategic decision-making, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
    Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • That’s a trend that’s stayed steady throughout the season to the point that any upward regression expected by the model has diminished.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Maryland faltered for the first time, a loss that dims but shouldn’t diminish its impressive start as its ceiling comes clearer into focus.
    Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of diminish
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“Let up (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20up%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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