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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

It is true, the sun's gravitational field does decrease, by a minute amount, despite the fact that our sun loses a thousand million tons of matter every four minutes.

From Invaders from the Infinite by Campbell, John Wood