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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
This single habit dramatically reduces soap scum, the same buildup that makes tile floors dangerously slippery.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This reduces their effectiveness, slowing down your machine and causing long-term damage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Practice Strength Training Research has found that resistance training before a meal significantly reduces post-meal blood sugar levels in people with obesity and prediabetes.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
This reduces exposure for ground operators and allows missions to be conducted from safer distances.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
According to its website, MARTA reduces Atlanta’s road traffic by more than 185,000 cars each day.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Creams and lotions can help ease the itching that accompanies the rash, and prompt medical attention reduces the chance of complications like postherpetic neuralgia or vision problems.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s also a sliding divider that provides a privacy barrier from the aisle and, according to the manufacturer, reduces noise from the galley and bathroom.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Getting the shot up to 72 hours after exposure to the measles virus reduces the odds of getting sick.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
This reduces their effectiveness, slowing down your machine and causing long-term damage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Practice Strength Training Research has found that resistance training before a meal significantly reduces post-meal blood sugar levels in people with obesity and prediabetes.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
This reduces exposure for ground operators and allows missions to be conducted from safer distances.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
According to its website, MARTA reduces Atlanta’s road traffic by more than 185,000 cars each day.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Creams and lotions can help ease the itching that accompanies the rash, and prompt medical attention reduces the chance of complications like postherpetic neuralgia or vision problems.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s also a sliding divider that provides a privacy barrier from the aisle and, according to the manufacturer, reduces noise from the galley and bathroom.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Getting the shot up to 72 hours after exposure to the measles virus reduces the odds of getting sick.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduces
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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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This lowers energy demand while maintaining usable signal quality, making battery-free wireless EEG transmission possible.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Deck Five suites feature traditional balconies, while Deck Six introduces the innovative Horizon Balcony, where glass lowers at the touch of a button, seamlessly expanding the indoor living space.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rising demand for biomass fuels also degrades watersheds and wildlife habitats as people go deeper into previously undisturbed areas, increasing pressure on ecosystems and the species that depend on them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Silicon’s performance degrades badly at high temperatures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once in flowerbeds and vegetable gardens, the plant depletes potassium necessary for plant health and smothers low-growing plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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What if a prolonged market downturn depletes your retirement savings?—
Angela Cullen,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 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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Usually a warm El Nino spikes temperatures and its cool La Nina flip side depresses temperatures.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 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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The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Unlike a hard plastic jerkbait, which immediately rises when not in motion, a soft plastic jerkbait hovers or, if on a weighted hook, slowly sinks.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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