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as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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2
as in subtraction
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deduction
If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.
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Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The standard deduction also increased slightly for the 2025 tax year, rising to about $15,750 for single filers, $23,625 for heads of household and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly, according to tax guidance.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 17 Mar. 2026
This form must be completed when filing your 2025 federal income tax return to claim deductions for overtime pay and tip income, car loan interest, and a new tax break for individuals aged 65 and older.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Mar. 2026
Schneider projected the new tax deduction could hinder the Seahawks' ability to recruit and ultimately sign free agents.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
The standard deduction also increased slightly for the 2025 tax year, rising to about $15,750 for single filers, $23,625 for heads of household and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly, according to tax guidance.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 17 Mar. 2026
This form must be completed when filing your 2025 federal income tax return to claim deductions for overtime pay and tip income, car loan interest, and a new tax break for individuals aged 65 and older.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Mar. 2026
Schneider projected the new tax deduction could hinder the Seahawks' ability to recruit and ultimately sign free agents.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduction
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In a bubble, too many properties on the market chasing too few buyers can touch off drastic price reductions, sending the overall market tumbling.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Neither Monroe nor Sterling Heights has independently evaluated whether the exemption has led to any measurable pollution reduction, nor has the state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In a textbook case of addition by subtraction, one of Iger’s biggest sports coups was entirely accidental.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The open door approach prioritizes making this time one focused on addition rather than subtraction.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Mar. 2026
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The inference, plainly, is that is not the case at the moment.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Additional discounts are available on-site for K–12 teachers, active-duty military and SNAP program recipients.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rollicking Japanese City Pop era tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s keep energy levels up; on Sundays, off-duty geiko or maiko may be sitting at a cozy banquette nearby—they’re given a discount to encourage a local patronage, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The original footage showed something remarkable — dogs acting with coordination, loyalty, and determination that stunned viewers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cloverleaf is waiting for final determination from Evergy about how much power the site would be able to use, which could impact the number of jobs.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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All five students had their ankle bracelets removed at the conclusion of their hearings Friday and have been released from house arrest, according to two attorneys representing the teenagers.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Summoned to the scene of a homicide one night, Kay discovers a body with links to a decades-old killer, a finding that calls into question her conclusions about a long-ago series of crimes.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Deduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduction. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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