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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
By leveraging light to enhance oxygen electrochemistry, the approach reduces energy losses and extends device lifetime without relying on precious metals.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
This approach supports the skin barrier and reduces the likelihood of irritation, tightness or stinging after bathing.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Also, separating your laundry by type reduces wear and tear on delicate fabrics like sheets.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Strengthening muscles around the joints reduces stress and improves stability.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Related Stories That stat reduces to 28% when looking on a global scale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
This approach supports the skin barrier and reduces the likelihood of irritation, tightness or stinging after bathing.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Also, separating your laundry by type reduces wear and tear on delicate fabrics like sheets.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Strengthening muscles around the joints reduces stress and improves stability.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Related Stories That stat reduces to 28% when looking on a global scale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduces
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Elevated heart rate and less endurance As hydration drops, blood volume decreases, forcing the heart to work harder to maintain cardiac output.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the lack of bulky seams lowers the risk of getting blisters.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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That is, this new drug lowers the mother's blood pressure while also improving blood flow to the womb at a time when the baby appears to need it.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is dangerous and degrades our country -- where are Senate Republicans?—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The reactor facilitates rapid heat dissipation, preventing the thermal runaway that typically degrades catalysts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mexican long-nosed bats are migrating farther north than ever, expanding into Arizona and New Mexico as drought depletes agave supplies in their traditional habitat.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Neglecting to flush orchid salts can result in a crusty residue on the medium, which damages roots and depletes water.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 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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Empirical studies confirm that reliance on large donors depresses participation in time-intensive legislative activities—things such as bill sponsorship, floor debate, and committee work.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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This, in my opinion, diminishes that.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Maybe, too, Giannis gets hurt again in March and his trade value diminishes a bit more.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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The weather will start to change Sunday when a low-pressure system sinks south.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy burgers and rose sangria with toes in the sand as the sun sinks behind the waves, and a DJ’s soundtrack keeps things lively.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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