reduce
verb (used with object)
to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc..
reduces
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present tense formof reduce (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Novel materials allow the helmets to weigh less than their competitors, which Esayian said reduces the energy associated with “head whip”—the motion of a player’s head after impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Inclisiran, for example, is an siRNA-based medication that reduces production of PCSK9.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Analysts believe this shift reduces the risk of a gas price spike translating into electricity bill hikes as severe as those seen in 2022, although costs are still expected to rise.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
"If soccer is strengthened in the developing world, global competition increases, which ultimately reduces Uefa's market power and provides more competition for its flagship tournaments," Fifa said.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Every step up the chain reduces the amount of food energy by a factor of ten.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
