This page shows Decrease in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like increase or change. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Decrease in a sentence

Decrease | Decreased | Decreases

Decrease meaning

  1. Of a quantity, to become smaller.
  2. To make (a quantity) smaller.

Synonyms of Decrease

increase change decrement lessen reduction diminution amount increment physical process process modification alteration drop-off lessening step-down

Example sentences (20)

Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had predicted crude stockpiles would decrease by 2.4 million barrels.

According to Nintendo executives, last year's downturn came as a result of supply shortages, not a decrease in demand.

At the same time, an improvement in its competitors' sentiment score by 1% could decrease its bookings by 0.25%.

Direr air approaching from the east may decrease overall windward shower coverage from this afternoon through Saturday.

After hearing about the income tax decrease in 2008, Stelly said, “They changed my plan; I hope they’re right.

Churchill Capital Corp VII () was the target of a significant decrease in short interest in the month of June.

A crucial point: Even when CCS stores all the CO captured, it does not decrease the amount in the atmosphere.

China is Brazil’s largest trade partner, meaning the deal will significant decrease Brazil’s use of the dollar generally.

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But I am optimistic about its performance this year as inflation in the US and Canada continues to decrease.

As to JPY 60 billion decrease in roaming revenue, I think that you are thinking that it is - as very big.

Analysts at Westpac anticipate that New Zealand's retail sales will likely show a modest decrease of -0.1% (previously -1.4%).

As evacuation levels decrease, some residents, in Bly Mountain are now able to return to their homes.

Despite a revenue decrease of 12.5% YoY, the company announced a $500 million share buyback program.

Coal recorded a 11.4% decrease, iron ore fell 7.4% and other non-metallic minerals retreated 29.8%.

All 30 clubs will play every team for at least one series, which signaled a decrease in divisional action across the 162-game slates.

Andi Herring, the CEO of LCR Pride Foundation, said in order for hate crimes to decrease those in charge need to be held accountable.

Collagen can be slowly lost from the mid-20s and decrease further with factors such as menopause.

A decrease of 86 cases has been recorded in the active Covid-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Minnesota was the state with the biggest decrease but 43 states in total had a decrease in drunk driving fatalities.

Consider puberty blockers, known to decrease bone density and contribute to infertility while possibly inhibiting cognitive development.

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Common combinations with decrease

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • decrease in 96×
  • to decrease 42×
  • decrease the 27×
  • the decrease 20×
  • and decrease 17×
  • decrease of 17×
  • would decrease 11×
  • cent decrease 10×
  • decrease by
  • or decrease

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "decrease" in a sentence?
An example: "Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had predicted crude stockpiles would decrease by 2.4 million barrels." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "decrease" from real English texts.
What does "decrease" mean?
Decrease means: Of a quantity, to become smaller.
What are synonyms of "decrease"?
Common synonyms of "decrease" include: increase, change, decrement, lessen, reduction, diminution, amount, increment. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "decrease" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "decrease", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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