1
as in to demote
to bring to a lower grade or rank
was reduced from team captain to team member as punishment for his misbehavior on the court
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2
as in to decrease
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
you'll have to reduce the amount of money you spend on unnecessary purchases if you want to have any money left for retirement
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3
as in to lower
to diminish the price or value of
a mortgage crisis that reduced homes to their lowest level in a decade
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Recent Examples of reduce
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
The Norwegian-American billionaire increased his stake in U.S. Bancorp by 43% after reducing its holding in the fourth quarter.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 May 2025
How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs
April 5, 2025
Ives said the upcoming iPhone 17 could cost $100 more than the current model, but his firm estimates that could reduce demand by 5%, delaying consumers’ purchases of new devices.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The risk of preeclampsia may be reduced with the use of low-dose aspirin, says Dr. Chelliah.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
The Norwegian-American billionaire increased his stake in U.S. Bancorp by 43% after reducing its holding in the fourth quarter.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 May 2025
How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs
April 5, 2025
Ives said the upcoming iPhone 17 could cost $100 more than the current model, but his firm estimates that could reduce demand by 5%, delaying consumers’ purchases of new devices.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The risk of preeclampsia may be reduced with the use of low-dose aspirin, says Dr. Chelliah.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduce
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It’s been a disastrous first month for Williams in the Bronx, from getting demoted from the closer role to being constantly booed.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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Like virtually all global soccer leagues, the leagues encompassing England and Wales are fluid, with the top teams from lower leagues being promoted upward at the end of the season, and the bottom teams demoted down a level.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 May 2025
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The four-seamer might be decreasing in usage, and the worst single pitch in the game - but the great ones have great ones.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Research has also shown that being outside in nature can help decrease anxiety, stress, and anger, according to a UC Davis Health blog post.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Placing the wrong items in the recycling bin can damage recycling equipment or degrade the recycling process.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Trump stated that the Houthis requested the ceasefire after his administration had successfully degraded the group's capabilities.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Following her husband’s death, Mrs. L. R. got depressed and dropped 30 pounds.—
Dr. Eric Topol,
Time,
8 May 2025
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That’s probably the most I’ve been depressed in my life with the exception of my mother dying.—
Rebecca Keegan,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
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The sperm whale was also listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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An effective security and defense policy depends on a shared sense of political community, which a successive string of crises—including the eurozone financial crisis, Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine—has depleted.—
Sophia Besch,
Foreign Affairs,
5 May 2025
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And the city sinks around two millimeters a year due to regular subsidence.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The game quickly sunk to around 20% of its launch players and stayed there, slowly losing players each day, even with more codes issued, even with a big mid-Alpha patch.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 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,
9 May 2025
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Trump also alluded briefly to the diminishing trade between the U.S. and China in the wake of the tariff standoff when a reporter asked about falling container volumes at U.S. ports.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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That cost advantage is likely to attenuate however, however as battery costs begin to decline, bringing the cost to produce an EREV to between similarly-sized internal combustion and battery-electric vehicles, according to the study.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Not in this country, not anywhere—not even in novels, however attenuated their characters become.—
Jordan Kisner,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Reduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduce. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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