1
as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
entitled to a tax abatement for child care expenses
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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
there's been a significant abatement in noise from the floor above since the upstairs neighbors installed carpets
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as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
sought an abatement of the court proceeding on the grounds that the plaintiff had no legal standing in the case
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Recent Examples of abatement
The abatements include $15.45 million for the real estate and $2.55 million for the equipment.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
The Sacklers, who deny any wrongdoing, will contribute billions from their personal fortune—without filing for bankruptcy themselves—to a national opioid abatement trust.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Scene one: a leader juggling new product development, design reviews, risk abatement, go-to-market timelines, emerging AI models and a critical outage—before lunch.
—Rosalba Carandente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The proposed 101 Ash deal is a product of the city’s past mistakes and the unavoidable costs associated with asbestos abatement, Miller, the real estate professor, said.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
The Sacklers, who deny any wrongdoing, will contribute billions from their personal fortune—without filing for bankruptcy themselves—to a national opioid abatement trust.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Scene one: a leader juggling new product development, design reviews, risk abatement, go-to-market timelines, emerging AI models and a critical outage—before lunch.
—Rosalba Carandente, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The proposed 101 Ash deal is a product of the city’s past mistakes and the unavoidable costs associated with asbestos abatement, Miller, the real estate professor, said.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abatement
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The Bengals’ defensive changes should result in a marginal reduction in production, which moves Burrow just outside of the top three at his position.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In 2024, the company achieved a $7/barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) breakeven reduction, and its overall breakeven sits ~$45/barrel.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 3.8% mortgage application decrease compared with one week ago.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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Iran has seen a more than 40% decrease in rainfall this year compared to the long-term average, and the Tehran Regional Water Company says dams that supply the capital are at about 21% of their capacity, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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In the aftermath of abolition/compensation, forgetting or disavowing the centuries of slavery became the primary take.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2025
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For starters, many early independence movements in Latin America were linked to the abolition of slavery—most notably in Haiti.—
Book Marks
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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This high-profile tax benefit for reducing taxable income is available for those who itemize deductions on their federal tax returns instead of using the standard deduction.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Patreon, another competitor to Passes, takes 8 to 12 percent as well as payout fees, with most creators reporting deductions of 15 to 20 percent.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Charter Communications continues to lose video and broadband customers as legacy cable giants face increasing competition from YouTube and other streaming-era competitors and the decline of traditional TV to reach and retain video viewers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Programs meant to close the gap haven’t made a dent, and there’s reason to doubt that even reparations would deliver a lasting fix.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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Lemon Kearney argued $1 million wasn't enough to buy a fire engine or make a dent in the city's fleet needs.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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New episodes of The Sandman drop on Netflix at 3 a.m.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Abatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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