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present participle of decrease.

Definitions

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

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

The lake’s water level has been decreasing since 2022.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Investors have been concerned about Workday’s monetization prospects and its ability to maintain subscription growth in the face of AI-native vendor competition and decreasing company headcounts.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

The practice actually saved the school money by decreasing the garbage-disposal expenses.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements

decreasing

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