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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

"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

"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

In general, the light-user has taken advantage of the decrease by increasing the amount of light used and the period during which it is used.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew