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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The long term solution to both reducing avoidable imports and improving exports performance will be to strengthen manufacturing, says Srivastava.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, could provide researchers with another tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change, Stylianou said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Drug premiums in Medicare Advantage are typically lower than for stand-alone Part D plans because insurers who administer the former can subsidize their drug plans with savings from, say, reducing hospitalizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
He is in favor of reducing taxes on small businesses to lower costs and keep jobs local.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Severe reducing was thought to be the culprit behind an epidemic of fatal lung diseases, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis, among jockeys.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
