- present participle of decrease.
decreasing
Example Sentences
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One widely discussed explanation had been that GLP-1 medications cause weight loss by decreasing the activity of neurons responsible for promoting hunger.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
They’ve read the research documenting how the outdoors, including urban green spaces, improves cognition, social connection and physical strength, while decreasing depression and anxiety in all ages, but especially seniors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
The company also extended the useful life of its data centers to 25 years from 15, decreasing long-term AI costs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Fossil-fuel power plants have deteriorated over the past few decades, decreasing output.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
On one of the shelves, Mariam saw a collection of identical wooden dolls, arranged in a line in order of decreasing size.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
