as in subsiding
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as in decreasing
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 reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
a couple of aspirin should abate the pain
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as in abolishing
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 subtracting
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 stripping
to take something away from
recurring problems could not abate her of her enthusiasm for the project
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Recent Examples of abating
Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
For the latter quarter of this year, the ‘licensed local’ trend is showing little sign of abating.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
This trend shows no signs of abating in 2025 and beyond.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As 2024 wraps, the ramifications of the year’s major cybersecurity events show no sign of abating.
—Mike Wilson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Israel’s war on both fronts has shown no signs of abating despite the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday after a year-long pursuit.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Although revenue losses in their streaming units are abating, several media companies are continuing to cut costs.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Investment gains widen the have/have-not divide This has been a year of rising personal wealth, with no signs of it abating.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024
This update comes with significant security and privacy upgrades, and with the current state of threats on the Android platform showing no signs of abating, delays are unwelcome.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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His plans to increase production and ongoing strikes mean the conflict – which has already passed 1,000 days – shows no signs of abating.
—Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
For the latter quarter of this year, the ‘licensed local’ trend is showing little sign of abating.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
This trend shows no signs of abating in 2025 and beyond.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As 2024 wraps, the ramifications of the year’s major cybersecurity events show no sign of abating.
—Mike Wilson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Israel’s war on both fronts has shown no signs of abating despite the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday after a year-long pursuit.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Although revenue losses in their streaming units are abating, several media companies are continuing to cut costs.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Investment gains widen the have/have-not divide This has been a year of rising personal wealth, with no signs of it abating.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024
This update comes with significant security and privacy upgrades, and with the current state of threats on the Android platform showing no signs of abating, delays are unwelcome.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abating
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These solutions enable just-in-time production, reducing the likelihood of waste and excess inventory while improving resource efficiency.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deregulation is integral to his message as well as the entity dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with cutting government spending and reducing regulatory burdens.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Perkins, a city commissioner since 2016, supports abolishing the contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in favor of a city police force.Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Stein has called for abolishing student and medical debt.Margie Cullen, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to break, could also serve as a barrier to repealing these programs, unless Republicans in the Senate eliminate the filibuster (which is unlikely) or are able to bypass the procedural barrier through the budget reconciliation process.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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For years there has been much talk about repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for those retirees who receive another government pension.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Net loss for the nine months was $5,538,238, after deducting $167,039 attributed to non-controlling interest.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Net loss for the quarter was $1,552,709, after deducting $46,240 attributed to non-controlling interest.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Ongoing attacks have crippled Gaza's water and sanitation systems, depriving children of safe water and endangering their health.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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According to court documents, he was charged with willfully depriving Taylor and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, of their constitutional right to be free from unreasonable seizures, which includes the right to be free from a police officer's use of unreasonable force during a seizure.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some experts are wary that a new administration that is less focused on renewable energy could thwart some of solar’s growth by diminishing the IRA tax credits or imposing tariffs that could increase the cost of building solar panels.Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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One takes aim at practices the agency says keep sellers bound to its platform and help Amazon unlawfully dominate the landscape for online marketplaces, and another over practices allegedly meant to trick Prime subscribers out of cancelling service.Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noise-cancelling over-ear headphones make great gifts, and this pair of Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones are 54% off and more than 10,000 perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon.Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Using shower bars or shower seats, non-slip mats, avoiding rolling chairs and loose rugs, and wearing supportive footwear are all helpful.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin ETFs allow investors to buy into an asset that tracks the price movement of bitcoin, while avoiding the inconvenience and risk of purchasing the crypto coin itself.Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Abating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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