appeasements

noun

plural of appeasement
1
as in mitigations

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as in conciliations

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  1. decreases
  2. reconciliations
  3. diminishments
  4. concessions
Noun
  • The average gas price dropped a few cents a gallon in South Florida this week after double-digit decreases last week.
    — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Separately, several research groups are exploring whether heat can help treat depression, building on a landmark study that showed meaningful decreases in symptoms after one session in a special infrared machine.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of decreases
Noun
  • After an on and off relationship marked by multiple splits and reconciliations, the pair eventually filed for divorce.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Teens dealing with the emotional ping-pong of friendship falling outs and reconciliations, will find this aspect of the plot especially relatable.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of reconciliations
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  • But in Zoe Kazan’s version, those diminishments let Lee become the new core of the show’s depiction of purpose and responsibility.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminishments
Noun
  • During these calls, RealPage employees collected data on occupancy rates, floor plans, rent levels, concessions, and a slew of other details about owners, managers, and properties.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Attendees can enjoy one free hot dog and a bag of popcorn, with additional concessions available at discounts of up to 50%.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
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