subtracts (from)

verb

present tense third-person singular of subtract (from)
as in cuts down

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  1. decreases
  2. reduces
  3. modifies
  4. tapers
  5. moderates
  6. diminishes
  7. retrenches
  8. shrinks
Verb
  • Later in the week and into the weekend, the chance of rain decreases with spotty showers possible through Halloween weekend.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Studies have found that having strong muscles significantly decreases the higher risk of disease and early death that’s linked to chronic inflammation.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of decreases
Verb
  • The anti-immigrant movement reduces kids to constitutional hypotheticals and demographic statistics.
    — Hannah Harshe, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That gives Jaylen Warren a favorable matchup and reduces the need for Aaron Rodgers to force throws downfield.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of modifies
Verb
  • Its higher rise is complemented by a full leg that tapers slightly below the knee.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Men’s styles include the 501 Loose and the Baggy Barrel, a roomy silhouette that tapers at the ankle and has waist adjusters for a customizable fit.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapers
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  • Swinging to Democrats Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderates these focus groups.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some of those people have appeared on the Legends Panel that Rogers moderates annually during the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of moderates
Verb
  • For Republicans, a lot rides on whether Tuesday’s balloting substantially diminishes their ranks.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Splitting such communities into multiple districts diminishes their representation in the democratic process.
    — Dan Lipinski, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • Maintaining multiple funding relationships can require more administrative effort, but diversification becomes extraordinarily valuable when one source of capital retrenches.
    — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Guatemala became the third Latin American government to declare a state of emergency to combat gang violence, as the region retrenches around security.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of retrenches
Verb
  • Growers have leaned harder on the program as the domestic farm labor pool shrinks and immigration enforcement tightens.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Patients whose jaw shape is not driven by muscle bulk, or those with meaningful skin laxity, may see jowling worsen as the muscle shrinks.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of shrinks
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