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as in subsides
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
interest in the author's home abated as her novels waned in popularity
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as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
asked the appellate court to abate the lower court's ruling allowing the patient to be removed from life support
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as in subtracts
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
I managed to get the used car dealer to abate $200 from the sticker price
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as in deprives
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abates
McClindon and fellow council aide Nelly Rocha were both homeless for years before Houston hired them at his previous job with the Oakland Beautification Council, which abates graffiti from public properties.
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
Amen emphasized that some people may feel more tired at first, but this side effect usually abates.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Abducting the children abates her illness.
—Andy Crump, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abates
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
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The driver was safely rescued, but their vehicle will stay in the flooded roadway, between the road closures, until the water subsides.—
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
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Drought shrivels the grapes; excessive heat deprives the juice of acidity; too much rain results in rampant mold.—
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After an awesomely hokey prologue that deprives Det.—
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
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Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
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But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.—
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
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The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.—
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Once federal student aid is approved, the Department of Education disburses the money to the school, which deducts the tuition costs and forwards the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.—
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The county already deducts 2% from eligible contracts to fund its procurement operations.—
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“Abates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abates. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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