reduce
verb (used with object)
to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc..
reducing
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present participleof reduce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Military officials and advisers expressed concerns that reducing the joint drills would undermine military readiness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Research suggests strength exercises targeting the quadriceps, a group of muscles at the front of the thigh, are particularly effective at reducing joint pain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
In his third term, Lula has been credited with expanding social programs, a major overhaul of the tax system, and reducing deforestation in the Amazon.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
I understand the usual arguments — reducing future RMDs, avoiding higher future tax brackets, and creating tax-free assets for heirs — but I’m not sure they carry much weight in my particular case.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
He came to believe that that one terrible day of reducing may have triggered the onset of the crippling disease.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
