1
as in deduction
something that is or may be subtracted
there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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Recent Examples of reduction
Combined with Calik’s broader efforts in water and chemical reduction, Karaduman said Dyepro supports a more responsible dyeing ecosystem while maintaining high-quality color consistency.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
The tobacco industry’s harm reduction approach frames e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, as a way to create a smoke-free future by transitioning smokers to other nicotine products.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Medically tailored grocery and meal initiatives have shown improvements in A1C levels, reductions in hospitalizations, and lower overall healthcare costs.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The People’s Bank of China reaffirmed its cautious monetary easing stance in a quarterly meeting last month, after delivering only one 10-basis-point reduction in the policy interest rate in 2025.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
The tobacco industry’s harm reduction approach frames e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, as a way to create a smoke-free future by transitioning smokers to other nicotine products.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Medically tailored grocery and meal initiatives have shown improvements in A1C levels, reductions in hospitalizations, and lower overall healthcare costs.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The People’s Bank of China reaffirmed its cautious monetary easing stance in a quarterly meeting last month, after delivering only one 10-basis-point reduction in the policy interest rate in 2025.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
Noun
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The deduction excludes tips that are included in a customer’s check, like when a tip is automatically added for large groups or included as a service fee.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The deduction will increase with inflation each year.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 5% decrease in electric charges is set to go into effect in June, with no future adjustments to it planned.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even a relatively small decrease to $4 a gallon could take one or two weeks, according to gas price tracking service GasBuddy.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Suleyman's 'demotion' With Copilot struggling to win over users, Microsoft said two weeks ago that Mustafa Suleyman, the former co-founder of AI lab DeepMind who had been running Copilot development for consumers, will focus on building AI models.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The change is the most important yet in Rodriguez's cabinet and marks the demotion of a longtime powerbroker who controlled Venezuela's sprawling military.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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The discounts apply in-store and online.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Apr. 2026
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The highly anticipated, buzzy Sephora sale is when makeup lovers, skin care enthusiasts and beyond can shop major discounts across all brands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Patrick De Haan, a petroleum expert at GasBuddy, said prices at the pump could start dropping as soon as this weekend, although the decline could initially amount to only a few cents per gallon.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While not endangered, American woodcocks have experienced a population decline in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department has fired at least four prosecutors who were involved in prosecutions under the FACE Act during the Biden administration, a government official familiar with the firings told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Garner took over the Astros midway through the 2004 season after the firing of Jimy Williams and led them to a 48-26 record the rest of the way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elevated prices could pinch consumer spending and dent business revenue, triggering a slowdown in economic growth, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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An effective vaccine could put a huge dent in the growing burden of Lyme disease.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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The incident happened during dismissal in a Millard Lefler Middle School hallway on Tuesday, April 7, a spokesperson for the school confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday, April 9.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department has appealed the Oregon, California and Michigan dismissals.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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