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as in demoting
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 lowering
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 sinking
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 reducing
Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Conversely, by reducing the number of vehicles entering Manhattan, the initiative could dramatically transform the urban commuting experience.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Nations are now embedding climate into trade policy, such as the European Union’s carbon tariff that holds imports to EU environmental standards, and linking reducing carbon pollution to industrial policy.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These chatbots can resolve common employee queries, automate ticket routing and provide 24/7 assistance, reducing dependency on support staff.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Companies and Customers are Leading As global markets prioritize clean technologies, major corporations are staying the course on their goals for reducing carbon pollution and propelling innovation.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.
—Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.
—James K. Glassman, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Conversely, by reducing the number of vehicles entering Manhattan, the initiative could dramatically transform the urban commuting experience.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Nations are now embedding climate into trade policy, such as the European Union’s carbon tariff that holds imports to EU environmental standards, and linking reducing carbon pollution to industrial policy.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These chatbots can resolve common employee queries, automate ticket routing and provide 24/7 assistance, reducing dependency on support staff.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Companies and Customers are Leading As global markets prioritize clean technologies, major corporations are staying the course on their goals for reducing carbon pollution and propelling innovation.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.
—Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.
—James K. Glassman, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reducing
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These photovoltaic panels are designed to generate renewable energy on-site, significantly reducing the building’s environmental impact while also lowering its operational costs.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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New Mexico policymakers can improve the state’s economy by lowering tax rates and reducing barriers to work.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Boston Metal The key to the success of the recent test that led to the creation of a ton of molten metal is Boston Metal's inert anode which can drive the electrical process in the reactor without degrading.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2025
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The other reason is that our news ecosystem is rapidly degrading, particularly online.—
Jeffrey Blehar,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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That combination would increase your odds of depleting the portfolio within 30 years by six times compared with someone who has a first-year positive return, according to a 2022 Morningstar report.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Iran’s provision of drones and medium-range ballistic missiles in return for Russian intelligence and fighter aircraft allowed Russia to hammer Ukraine’s military and civilian infrastructure without depleting its stocks of other weapons and weakening its defenses against NATO.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals that taking vitamin D supplements may protect against biological aging by slowing the shortening of telomeres, the tiny caps on DNA that naturally erode as people grow older.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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There’s also the shortening of the news cycle and the unlimited space of the internet for news distribution.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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At the moment, however, inflation remains higher than hoped and the affordability crunch continues depressing aspiring homebuyers' chances of getting on the property ladder.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Isn’t the world depressing enough right now without having to see that?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Stock in natural gas compression company Kodiak Gas Services was down 16% in 2025 through Thursday.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Offerings include compression boot therapy, cryotherapy, and vibroacoustic therapy, along with myofascial cupping, dry needling, and physiotherapy.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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“Reducing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reducing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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