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as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
workers decreased the volume of water flowing through the pipes in order to prevent an overflow
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as in diminishes
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the force of the wind slowly decreased until the flowers were standing upright again
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as in reductions
the amount by which something is lessened
the average decrease in the price of milk was five cents per gallon
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Recent Examples of decreases
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Stirring it with instant espresso powder noticeably decreases the effervescence, before the dense richness of the heavy cream all but buries it.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Nobody was questioning it when Salah produced arguably his best season for the club to spearhead Liverpool’s title charge, but when the output decreases and opponents see that flank as a weakness, perceptions change.
—The Athletic's Liverpool Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Towing capacity decreases 1,000 pounds to, 4,000 pounds.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Death of a spouse also decreases income swiftly and irreparably.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
When nighttime temperatures consistently stay below 70°F in the South, the grass growth rate significantly decreases.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Some reports indicate decreases in blood pressure, while others suggest that ginseng can help normalize low blood pressure.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
As daylight decreases, a larger group of follicles may enter the resting phase.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
From the beginning of her tenure, Gillett fought to limit utility-rate increases, and on several occasions enacted revenue decreases.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
But every day, this optimism somehow decreases and decreases.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
However, many forecasts project modest price increases of between 1% to 3% in 2026, though decreases are possible in some markets.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
According to a 2023 study, our food and energy intake increases in spring and winter but decreases in summer.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Here's what to know about Medicare price decreases and increases in Tennessee next year.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Noun
Prices for a list of name-brand items at Walmart, Woodman's, Meijer, and Target all saw slight decreases from November.
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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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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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Even short-term or partial reductions in alcohol intake can benefit your heart, liver, and metabolic health.—
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However, the pace of reductions is expected to slow considerably this year, with markets pricing in just two cuts and the most recent projections from Fed officials pointing to just one.—
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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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Although the study shows that the occurrence of giant planets declines as stars age, the few planets that remain in close orbits around red giants offer valuable insights.—
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The largest declines were in Massachusetts, down 26, Washington state, down 18, and North Carolina, down 17.—
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
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Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.—
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.—
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This is tied to a low‑hire, low‑fire labor market, the rapid automation of entry‑level roles, and a tech industry whose workforce is getting older as Gen Z’s presence shrinks.—
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Antarctic Ozone hole shrinks The ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk to its fifth-smallest size in more than three decades, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).—
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“Decreases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decreases. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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