lessen
verb (used without object)
to become less.
lessens
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present tense formof lessen (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Further spikes of heat are likely, however as August wears on and the sun gradually loses some of its intensity, the likelihood of extreme temperatures in the high 30s lessens.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
But by supporting both new and used EVs, it lessens equity concerns — that only people with higher incomes are able to take advantage of the program, Michalek said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The opening “I Feel So Free” is the thesis statement, framing the club as a place that dissolves ego, lessens anxiety, and offers a portal to communal bliss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
As Microsoft’s control over OpenAI lessens, OpenAI has been strengthening its relationship with Amazon.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
As I laugh with them, the churning inside me lessens.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
