- present participle of decrease.
decreasing
Example Sentences
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This result suggests that the approach restores the way proteins function rather than simply increasing or decreasing how much of each protein is present.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Since then, Robinhood’s customers have accounted for a decreasing portion of Kalshi’s trading volumes, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The figures show the disease is decreasing slightly among older adults – who still make up the largest proportion of new diagnoses.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
It said "rough diamond trading conditions are expected to remain challenging in the near-term" with production decreasing and several producers closing mines.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
He was worried about the decreasing food supply.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
