DECREASINGLY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

decreasingly

adverb

as in sharply

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Recent Examples of decreasingly People are decreasingly able to tell what’s real and what’s fake, and that’s due in large part to the mainstreaming of this technology catalyzed by OpenAI itself. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Increasingly bitter about being cheated, and decreasingly able or willing to hide it, Rick exhibits erratic behavior that alienates his friends, his family, his band. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026

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The kind and volume of content being sought are being defined more sharply.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The share of parents who believe their children share their commitment to giving back fell even more sharply to 65% from 76%.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharply

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Global hospitality business Hilton is acutely aware of these concerns.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
However, sharply rising diesel prices hit far more acutely and quickly in industries such as mining, quarrying and cement mixing, as well as other materials that are key in construction.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

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These best-selling suede clogs are steeply marked down right now, and with their casual yet timeless design, they’re bound to complement any fall outfit.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026
In both subjects, however, Florida’s scores declined more steeply from 2022 to 2024 than the rest of the country.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

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