Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for decrease. Search instead for de-crease.
Definitions

decrease

[dih-krees, dee-krees, dih-krees] / dɪˈkris, ˈdi kris, dɪˈkris /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Even if unit prices of tokens decrease, total AI industry dollar sales could rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That’s a nearly 75% decrease from the $2.2 billion auditors recommended on 2020 returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

This was highlighted on social media, and within 24 hours the availability on SeatGeek seemed to decrease again.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Scientists observed a sharp decline in the production of gases, with water showing the steepest decrease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

So if disorder were to decrease in the contracting phase of the universe, one might also expect it to decrease inside a black hole.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




Vocabulary lists containing decrease


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "decrease" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com