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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
Preserving dam integrity across northern Michigan will be important to the region once the crisis abates, said Sharen Lange, a Cheboygan business owner active in economic development, including on Cheboygan Commons.
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CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The device abates severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The device abates severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
—Bri Buckley, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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.
—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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Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the furor over the October 7th attack and the Gaza war subsides, such gatherings have become easier to organize, several Beth El members told me.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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This single habit dramatically reduces soap scum, the same buildup that makes tile floors dangerously slippery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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This reduces their effectiveness, slowing down your machine and causing long-term damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The calculation also subtracts income from Roth conversions and retirement plan rollovers.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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By misclassifying these workers as independent contractors, says the complaint, Campbell’s deprives them of the bundle of rights employees enjoy, including minimum wage, overtime, expense reimbursement and sick pay.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Department of the Interior’s decision to remove the exhibit deprives park visitors of a full and accurate understanding of American history.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cutting educational, recreational, arts and youth development activities not only diminishes quality of life but may also lead to juvenile delinquency, justice system involvement or dependency on government assistance.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Perpetuating ageism diminishes all of us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In an effort to offset the costs, the bill repeals multiple tax credits, including those for teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturers.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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