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as in demotes
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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as in decreases
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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as in lowers
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 reduces
Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
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Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The serum reduces fine lines and wrinkles and boosts collagen synthesis, while the eye serum works to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Data published on the National Library of Medicine's website, says that having pets while working form home can enhance the experience, because their presence increases humans' endogenous oxytocin concentrations and reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company's smart building systems optimize energy consumption across all properties, while heat pump technology reduces reliance on traditional energy sources.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As opposed to behind-the-meter rooftop solar that reduces demand, community solar adds energy to the grid, requiring more coordination with utilities and distributors.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
This reduces strain on your central system and saves energy.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The serum reduces fine lines and wrinkles and boosts collagen synthesis, while the eye serum works to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Data published on the National Library of Medicine's website, says that having pets while working form home can enhance the experience, because their presence increases humans' endogenous oxytocin concentrations and reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
—Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company's smart building systems optimize energy consumption across all properties, while heat pump technology reduces reliance on traditional energy sources.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As opposed to behind-the-meter rooftop solar that reduces demand, community solar adds energy to the grid, requiring more coordination with utilities and distributors.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
This reduces strain on your central system and saves energy.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduces
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Fed funds futures are pricing in a more than 85% likelihood that the central bank lowers interest rates at that gathering, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool.Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, short-term yields, like those in money market funds, are expected to decrease as the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates .Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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On the other, the naysayers fret that AI overcomplicates workflows, opens companies to security and liability risks, and degrades the human element that makes work worthwhile.Natasha Tynes, Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
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There has also been cyclicality in views about whether control of paper money promotes or degrades democracy.Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2 diminishes that commitment.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In fact, these two grains will likely spike at some point as supply diminishes and demand remains steady.Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Reduces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduces. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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