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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
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
It was also found that the battery uses a tabless, a double-aluminum current collector design that reduces resistance and ensures a uniform temperature distribution—and also mirrors the current design of Tesla batteries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Walk daily and pick up the pace Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day reduces abdominal fat, elevates calorie burn and improves cardiovascular health.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
This reduces existing shareholders’ percentage of ownership and frequently lowers the value of their investments.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Bapple notes that rather than layering tools to manage complexity, the system reduces it at the source.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The system enables closed-loop recycling, which extends material life cycles and reduces cotton emissions and pollution.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Oatmeal's beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Utilizing the contactless symbol on the reader significantly reduces the risk of card skimming, as your card never has to enter the physical slot where hidden devices are often installed.
—Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
It was also found that the battery uses a tabless, a double-aluminum current collector design that reduces resistance and ensures a uniform temperature distribution—and also mirrors the current design of Tesla batteries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Walk daily and pick up the pace Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day reduces abdominal fat, elevates calorie burn and improves cardiovascular health.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
This reduces existing shareholders’ percentage of ownership and frequently lowers the value of their investments.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Bapple notes that rather than layering tools to manage complexity, the system reduces it at the source.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The system enables closed-loop recycling, which extends material life cycles and reduces cotton emissions and pollution.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Oatmeal's beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Utilizing the contactless symbol on the reader significantly reduces the risk of card skimming, as your card never has to enter the physical slot where hidden devices are often installed.
—Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduces
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The vaginal pH of female olive baboons decreases, threatening sperm, after a female has mated with a genetically similar male.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The right paddle decreases regen but increases torque delivery.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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This approach dramatically lowers the barrier to entry.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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Instead of moving through the water like a regular boat, the Seaglider flies just above it, which lowers drag and saves energy.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Unlike conventional electronics that rely on plastics and heavy metals, the MEG degrades safely after use.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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It gets tested every year because the device degrades and conditions change.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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After months of grinding, the first two weeks offer pockets of genuine pleasure, connection, and for many signs, the kind of travel that restores rather than depletes.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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The authors wrote that rocket soot increases stratospheric temperatures, alters atmospheric circulation and depletes the ozone layer.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Whichever one depresses you less.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Modified in this way, the gun will continue firing as long as the shooter depresses the trigger and the gun has ammunition.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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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,
29 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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When the price of a species dips below a certain level, Hudson uses program funds to buy the fish before the price sinks too low.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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More recently, massive desalination plants, which often double as electric power plants, have been dumping hot brine that rapidly sinks, smothering life at the Gulf’s bottom, Riegl says.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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