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as in reducing
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as in depreciation
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as in decreasing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
we lessened our efforts as it became clear they weren't having an effect
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as in diminishing
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the pain should begin to lessen within minutes of taking the medication
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as in weakening
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
blatant hypocrisy that lessened him in the eyes of the voters
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Recent Examples of lessening
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
While electrolytes are crucial for replenishing after a night out, some brands have taken it a step further, developing products that could impact how the body processes alcohol — whether via the gut or the liver — and in turn preventing or lessening the effects of the eventual hangover.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
When storms hit, sending surges as high as 15 feet onto the beach, these plants stabilize the dunes, limiting beach erosion and lessening potential flooding.
—Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
These legislative actions prove Maryland’s commitment to lessening PFAS exposure across various sectors.
—Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Regular physical activity can lower blood pressure and stress levels, lessening the risk of cardiovascular problems.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Grant can take on tougher defensive assignments, lessening the load defensively for someone like Thompson.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
In other words, people may feel more satisfied after having a solid sweet, lessening the chances of sugar overconsumption and poor health outcomes.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, lessening winds and increasing humidity have helped firefighters make progress in the battle against the Franklin fire in Malibu.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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That bed of gravel allows rainwater to soak into the ground, lessening runoff, and a paver walkway is a good way to handle a slope.
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These chatbots can resolve common employee queries, automate ticket routing and provide 24/7 assistance, reducing dependency on support staff.—
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.—
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.—
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Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter.—
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The steady decrease has prompted worries among some community members, who blame it on a deliberate campaign of misinformation and rhetoric from Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump.—
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However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.—
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The consequences could be catastrophic for content creators, diminishing their web traffic and revenue potential.—
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The regulations, enacted by the Obama administration, prevented internet providers from degrading competitors’ services.—
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But Israel has drifted far from this vision, culminating in its current government’s outspoken goal of annexing the West Bank, while degrading the rights of Arab Israelis.—
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Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be.—
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With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.—
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Make a well in the middle of the mixture and add in mashed bananas, egg, milk, shortening or oil, walnuts, and vanilla.—
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Pork lard has a milder flavor than shortening or oil and produces an even flakier crust than butter.—
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The next morning, everyone makes big talk about history and legend-making; the feeling of diminution lingers.—
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The loss, recorded on Monday, stands as the largest single-day diminution for a U.S. company, following challenges linked to the DeepSeek incident.—
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“Lessening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessening. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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