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

The government will also offer a subsidy so principal balances decrease by at least $50 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Paid subscribers for Peloton in the second quarter decrease by 7% from the prior year.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

"For every minute that passes after a cardiac arrest the chances of survival decrease by up to 10 per cent, that's a vital window, so more people having confidence to intervene will save lives."

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

But it may be asked, how can the brain enlarge or decrease by the action of the mind?

From Christian Phrenology A Guide to Self-Knowledge by Bunney, Joseph

decrease by

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