DECREASES Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of decrease

as in reduces

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent workers decreased the volume of water flowing through the pipes in order to prevent an overflow

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as in diminishes

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the force of the wind slowly decreased until the flowers were standing upright again

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decreases

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noun

plural of decrease

as in reductions

the amount by which something is lessened the average decrease in the price of milk was five cents per gallon

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Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.

Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.

Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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