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
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the crisis over the continuing resolution suddenly abated.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Fighting in the northwest had largely abated since Turkey and Russia reached a de-escalation agreement in 2020.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Some of my symptoms had abated and my energy had partly returned.
—Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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
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The 12-track set of all new material swept through the internet like wildfire, proving the excitement for Kendrick’s 2024 had not abated in the months following the Pop Out.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the crisis over the continuing resolution suddenly abated.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Fighting in the northwest had largely abated since Turkey and Russia reached a de-escalation agreement in 2020.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Some of my symptoms had abated and my energy had partly returned.
—Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abated
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After large-scale fighting subsided in 2018, Tehran began to focus on consolidating its influence in Syria’s south and southeast, securing control over territory and integrating the militias into the Syrian armed forces.Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Monthly inflation subsided in November after showing little improvement in recent months.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Select Applebee's locations nationwide will be open on Christmas, although hours may be reduced, the company told USA TODAY.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ajax are improving, albeit from a low base and with expectations reduced.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Currently, 27 states still use the death penalty, while 23 states have abolished it and five states are holding executions based on gubernatorial action, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since then, though, Xi has abolished Presidential term limits, decimated civil society, and intensified clampdowns on free expression.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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This could drop considerably, though, to 23% to 34% below 2005 levels if EPA emissions regulations are repealed along with other measures, potentially including a whole-scale repeal of the sweeping Biden climate law.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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President Biden repealed the order in January 2021.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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This fee is deducted from your loan balance before the funds are disbursed.Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Again, while certain expenses can be deducted immediately, others must be deducted gradually over time.Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The authorities often deprived him of it.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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The group, in an extensive report, found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities deprived Palestinians of what the World Health Organization (WHO) says is the minimum quantity of water required for survival in prolonged emergency situations.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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The race, which did not feature a competitive primary, began as a subdued affair.Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even a traditional white marble fireplace can have an impact in a subdued way when paired with a corresponding wall paint color.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Suddenly, a two-score lead had diminished to 27-21.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Abated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abated. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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