SUBTRACTION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

subtraction

noun

səb-ˈtrak-shən

as in deduction

the act or an instance of taking away from a total the restaurant may not have raised the price, but there's definitely been a subtraction in the number of fries in a side order

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Recent Examples of subtraction Summer is a season of subtraction, of revelation. —

Max Berlinger, Vogue, 22 May 2026 The Work of Unbecoming What followed was not a reinvention, but a process of subtraction. —

Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Even if the subtraction is being felt hard in some corners of the clubhouse. —

Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026 The Tribune is tracking the major roster additions, subtractions and announcements of local teams. —

Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subtraction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtraction

Noun

For years, the sports betting companies had argued that losing the tax deduction would force them to pull back on those offers and lead to fewer players, Jackson said.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Remember What Matters Most At the end of the day, family philanthropy is not primarily about tax deductions, charitable vehicles, or governance structures.

— Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 June 2026
With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026