1
as in to subside
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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2
as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in to abolish
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 to subtract
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 to deprive
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abate
Luckily, there are a few ways to abate the issue of weeds.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Louisiana’s congressional map Last week’s blockbuster Supreme Court decision abating a central Voting Rights Act provision struck down Louisiana’s congressional map.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
In a public nuisance case, the state can also seek money damages to abate the harm.
—Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The company’s earnings underscored the toll of a yearslong price war in China’s auto sector, which has yet to abate — BYD’s discounts in March hit their highest level in years.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Louisiana’s congressional map Last week’s blockbuster Supreme Court decision abating a central Voting Rights Act provision struck down Louisiana’s congressional map.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
In a public nuisance case, the state can also seek money damages to abate the harm.
—Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The company’s earnings underscored the toll of a yearslong price war in China’s auto sector, which has yet to abate — BYD’s discounts in March hit their highest level in years.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abate
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Although fighting largely subsided weeks ago, the Strait of Hormuz, remains blocked.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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That skepticism never fully subsided.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Eco effort The hotel employs single-stream recycling and green housekeeping practices, and also has a green roof ecosystem to reduce the building’s heat load.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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New research suggests these medications, best known for managing diabetes and driving weight loss, may also reduce the severity of one of the most common and underdiagnosed sleep disorders in the country.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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The Republican Party was then in a state of relative emergency—the Civil War had been won and slavery had been abolished, but Black Americans in the South were still subject to terrorism and intimidation, while whites in the North had shown resistance to the idea of Black suffrage.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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After months of shutdown fights, bipartisan condemnation, and calls to abolish ICE entirely, the last thing the administration may want is another headline.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
18 May 2026
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That metric compares grads' total earnings over a period of time with those of workers without bachelor's degrees, while also subtracting educational expenses such as tuition, room and board and income lost while attending college.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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Decarbonization is a six-syllable mouthful about subtracting something invisible from our lives.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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To consider the challenge to the new districts in a way that’s fair to voters, courts will have to consider whether DeSantis acted in a way that deprives them of their right to choose their own members of Congress.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His mistakes have included depriving vulnerable older people of a benefit to heat their homes; raising payroll taxes on employers, while simultaneously asking them to hire more young people; and seeking a new relationship with the European Union, but never spelling out what that means.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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For example, Social Security retirement benefits could decrease and pensions could stay the same.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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As more time passes from the peak of the solar cycle, auroral activity will decrease.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Sánchez promised to repeal those laws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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Some countries, such as Sweden, repealed them to become more financially competitive, while others, like France, found that the superwealthy were moving their assets to other countries.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Because those contributions are deducted at the 37% rate, the IRS subsidizes another $8,510.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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If the family participates in the business as an active investment, the depreciation can potentially be deducted against income on other investments like stocks, Hans added.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Abate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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