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present participle of decrease.

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decreasing

[dih-kree-sing] / dɪˈkri sɪŋ /

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falling adj.
contraction n.
reducing n.

ADJECTIVE

falling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapsing descending lowering plunging sliding tumbling weakening

STRONG

abating crumbling declining diminishing ebbing settling sinking slipping subsiding toppling tottering

Antonyms

WEAK

improving increasing rising

NOUN

contraction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decrease deflation recession reduction shrinkage

STRONG

abbreviation abridgment compression condensation condensing confinement constriction curtailment diminution dwindling elision evaporation lessening narrowing omission receding reducing shrinking tightening withdrawal

WEAK

abbreviating abridging confining curtailing cutting down deflating diminishing drawing together evaporating lopping omitting shrivelling tensing withdrawing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enlargement increase

STRONG

expansion opening

WEAK

amplification dilation extension lengthening spread stretch

NOUN

reducing

Synonyms

STRONG

abbreviating compressing condensing contracting contraction dieting diminishing discounting downsizing lessening reduction shortening shrinking

WEAK

cutting down marking down paring down

Antonyms

STRONG

enlargement increase

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decreasing

Turkey and the European Union each accounted for 5% during the same time period, although Russian energy exports to the EU have been decreasing.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The dark chocolate aroma therefore appeared to reduce appetite mainly by decreasing hunger and increasing perceived fullness.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

State media later said the risk from that lake was "decreasing" and rescue operations were proceeding "in an orderly manner".

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

A World Liberty spokesman said that less than 65% of USD1 is currently in circulation on Binance and that the number is decreasing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

There was something relaxing about the steady drumming, so constant that it almost became inaudible without ever decreasing in volume.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

decreasing

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