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decrease by

VERB
deduct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reduce subtract withdraw write off
STRONG
abstract allow bate diminish discount dock lessen rebate remove take
WEAK
cut back draw back knock off roll back take from take off
Antonyms
STRONG
add disallow enlarge expand extend hold increase keep lengthen raise refuse reject strengthen

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And in its 2026 outlook released in early April, the Energy Information Administration said that the consumption of petroleum and other liquids will decrease by 11% to 23% in 2050 as compared with 2025.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

For men, testosterone starts to decrease by around 1% from the age of 30 to 40.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

"Whether emissions increase or decrease by a fraction of a percent year-on-year change only has symbolic significance," Myllyvirta told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

VCI estimates a sales decrease by around 2% in Germany and in exports for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

There ought now to be 64 stitches in the round; if a greater number should be found, decrease by missing a stitch as may be found necessary.

From The Lady's Album of Fancy Work for 1850 by Unknown