as in reduction
the amount by which something is lessened
took a huge step-down in income when she switched from a law career to one in social work
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Recent Examples of step-down
Elsewhere on the main floor, there’s an airy step-down formal living room housing a wood-burning fireplace, a library, and a family room.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Renderings of the infinity pool showcase its step-down design and translucent side panels, providing epic city skyline and waterfront views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
Despite that step-down, mortgage costs haven't seen a commensurate decline.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The state's Psychiatric Security Review Board, in 2020, released him from the Arizona State Hospital to a step-down facility.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Renderings of the infinity pool showcase its step-down design and translucent side panels, providing epic city skyline and waterfront views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
Despite that step-down, mortgage costs haven't seen a commensurate decline.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The state's Psychiatric Security Review Board, in 2020, released him from the Arizona State Hospital to a step-down facility.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-down
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The People's Bank of China announced 10 new measures intended to stabilize financial markets, including a reduction of deposits held in reserve and a lowering of interest rates across the board.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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At the end of the study, the yoga group had a 50% reduction in headache frequency and a 50% decrease in rescue medication use compared to the group that did not do yoga.6 Unlike aerobic or strength training, balance and flexibility exercises may help alleviate symptoms during migraines.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Hard Rock Northern Indiana saw a decrease in earnings with about $38.5 million reported for March 2025 compared to $42.6 million reported in March 2024.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The annual point-in-time count, which was publicly released Tuesday, saw decreases in shelters and on sidewalks.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Except for a drop last year to 495 people, deaths of homeless people have risen steadily for at least a decade.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Rub it with a few drops of oil before putting it away to maintain the nonstick seasoning long term.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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But there are also other factors contributing to the job decline, such as price compression caused by oversupply, which has forced many operators to cut costs, including labor expenses.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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That's when crossings at the border first began their sharp decline, a trend that accelerated after Trump took office.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The question now is, could the union’s commercials contracts, if ratified, make a dent on future negotiations?—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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But something as simple as stacking the bricks a different way could put a significant dent in that pollution, according to a new study of over 275 kilns published in Science by Maithel and his colleagues.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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