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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"A listed Jio must answer to minority shareholders… which structurally reduces its incentive to keep pricing suppressed."
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Farmers tend to reduce fertilizer usage in response to higher prices, which reduces future crop yields, or reduces acreage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled approach is considered the gold standard in clinical research because it reduces potential bias and allows investigators to assess treatment effects more objectively.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
"The smoke not only reduces visibility and disrupts aircraft operations, but also affects residents' health," the agency warned.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Since the reactor is continually producing radiation, shortening their time near it reduces the amount of radiation workers are likely to absorb.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
