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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
In many cases, these reductions impact 1880s water rights that predate the (Colorado River) Compact.
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Connecticut, however, is falling behind in reaching its greenhouse gas reduction target set for the year 2030, less than five years away.
—Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
With an emphasis on energy management thanks to the uptick in electrical power, the introduction of active aerodynamics and a slight reduction in the size and weight of the cars, the drivers have found the new challenge refreshing.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Over 12 weeks of use, La Mer’s clincials saw 23% reduction in under-eye lines, 18% smoother skin, 18% brighter skin; though expect subtle results overnight.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Connecticut, however, is falling behind in reaching its greenhouse gas reduction target set for the year 2030, less than five years away.
—Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
With an emphasis on energy management thanks to the uptick in electrical power, the introduction of active aerodynamics and a slight reduction in the size and weight of the cars, the drivers have found the new challenge refreshing.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Over 12 weeks of use, La Mer’s clincials saw 23% reduction in under-eye lines, 18% smoother skin, 18% brighter skin; though expect subtle results overnight.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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Don’t overlook any of these taxpayer-friendly changes, including the higher income limits for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, for people living in states with higher taxes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Common forms of tax relief include tax credits, deductions, penalty relief, and payment plans.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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If the decrease in air pressure is severe enough — 24 millibars in 24 hours — bombogenesis takes place and a bomb cyclone results.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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While this reflected the decrease in broadband customers, it was partially offset by higher average rates, Comcast said.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The exact terms of Engstrand’s departure are unclear, but being stripped of play-calling marked a clear demotion.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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But Sheppard had a disappointing rookie season with the Rockets that included a demotion to the G League.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The luggage section is just as compelling, with deep discounts on Samsonite luggage for longer trips and rare markdowns on premium finds like this Tumi backpack.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The challenge for buyers will be to build strategic reserves and accelerate infrastructure build-out, rather than simply enjoying the temporary discount.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mixing and juxtaposing voices, lingos, and tones, [Dylan] traces the decline of America over the trajectory of his own lifetime through the kaleidoscope of the Kennedy assassination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite the beat, total revenue fell 3 percent year over year, marking the company’s first annual decline.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The board’s firing of then-Superintendent Marie Feagins just months into her tenure led to White and Taylor filing takeover legislation last year.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
26 Jan. 2026
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His hiring comes less than two weeks after Herbert fell to 0-3 in the playoffs following a 16-3 AFC wild-card loss to the New England Patriots, resulting in offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s firing.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Now that Musk has massively tarnished the brand with his public embrace of far-right ideologies, putting a major dent in its cars’ desirability, and competition in the space is stronger than ever, particularly from China, the richest man in the world is ready to move on to his next shiny obsession.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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The sector has sold off in recent months on worries that new AI tools will deteriorate demand for their workflows and licenses and put a dent in long-standing revenue models.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mathieu played just two collegiate seasons before his dismissal in 2012 and subsequent entry into a drug rehabilitation program.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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At Rufus King International Middle School, students must store their phones in a vault each morning and retrieve them at dismissal.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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