as in decreased
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as in subsided
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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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in abolished
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 subtracted
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 stripped
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abated
Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
On a range of issues, the leftward movement of Democratic politicians and voters appears to have abated.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
Lombard cited a remote work trend that has abated as more companies force employees back to the office at least part time but shows no sign of petering out.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
The taxpayer should call the number on the notice to have the penalty abated.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
When people interact with chatbots programmed to respond with empathy, their feelings of loneliness are significantly abated—at least for a short time, according to the findings.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
But the rush to help hasn’t abated, with musicians from the region or those who’ve played there all stepping up.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after September 24, 2024, and before October 9, 2024, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by October 9, 2024.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In addition, penalties for failing to make payroll and excise tax deposits will be abated for taxpayers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Violent crime has abated since 2022, when cases hit the highest number since 2013.
—Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
On a range of issues, the leftward movement of Democratic politicians and voters appears to have abated.
—Andrew Prokop, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
Lombard cited a remote work trend that has abated as more companies force employees back to the office at least part time but shows no sign of petering out.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
The taxpayer should call the number on the notice to have the penalty abated.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
When people interact with chatbots programmed to respond with empathy, their feelings of loneliness are significantly abated—at least for a short time, according to the findings.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
But the rush to help hasn’t abated, with musicians from the region or those who’ve played there all stepping up.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after September 24, 2024, and before October 9, 2024, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by October 9, 2024.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In addition, penalties for failing to make payroll and excise tax deposits will be abated for taxpayers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abated
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As the post-Covid boom subsided in cities such as Atlanta and Nashville, the nation’s fastest-rising rents are now found in the likes of Indianapolis, Columbus and Fayetteville, all places where Morgan Properties has a presence.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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After the floodwaters subsided, roads were covered in debris and mud.Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Max size reduced to 6, bonus ammo changed to +50 reload speed.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Questions have continued to be raised about his impartiality on X (formerly Twitter) though his posting on the platform has reduced significantly in recent months.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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As modernization spread throughout Italy in the 1960s, the system was abolished, and farmers abandoned their rustic dwellings in favor of houses with electricity and running water in towns and cities.Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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The union also wants the reinstatement of a pension scheme that was abolished in 2008, which is a nonstarter for Boeing.Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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The tax would remain in effect indefinitely unless repealed by voters.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Fortune Nike shares drop Nike shares dipped nearly 5% on Wednesday after the sneaker company postponed its investor day and repealed its full-year guidance during an earnings call.Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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If your account has not earned enough interest to cover an early withdrawal penalty, any interest is deducted first and the remainder of the penalty is taken from your principal.Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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Those costs don’t vanish, however — they’re deducted from your cash disbursal.Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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Investors may also be responding to fears that inflation will resurface under Trump after months of price increases' settling in at a more subdued pace.Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the stylish and practical design remains equally dependable, especially when ordered with a subdued interior.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Of course, that snub hasn’t really diminished the Parkour Civilization phenomenon.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Expectations are diminished, contaminated by politics.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Last week, the band had to cancel shows in Chula Vista, CA and Phoenix, AZ after Cronin was felled by an undisclosed illness.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
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The Commanders fan is dropped with a punch as the other lunges at the Ravens fan, only to be thrown into a brick wall and ultimately felled.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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