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
In some submarkets, Rude said, builders are offering price reductions and interest-rate buydowns to move inventory — incentives that can give new homes an advantage over the resale market.
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Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
The agency plans to host a meeting about the schedule reductions on Wednesday.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Based on attendance records, district officials believe the school could experience some of the most significant staffing reductions.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
That reduction lasts for the rest of your life and can also affect survivor benefits for a spouse.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
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Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
The agency plans to host a meeting about the schedule reductions on Wednesday.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Based on attendance records, district officials believe the school could experience some of the most significant staffing reductions.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
That reduction lasts for the rest of your life and can also affect survivor benefits for a spouse.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
Noun
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Single filers and heads of household over 65 get an additional $2,000 deduction, plus an additional $1,600 for married filing jointly with both filers over age 65.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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While the deduction was limited to $10,000 under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act has now raised the cap through 2029.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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Data suggests that having an irregular sleep schedule can lead to a decrease in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, contributing to prediabetes in people who are otherwise healthy.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The demotion from network to Netflix may be a necessary concession to technology and the marketplace, but the decision to rebrand, or rather un-brand, the SAG awards is a judgment call, and a bad one.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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Just consider the ensuing 12 months that included a trade to a new team with high expectations, Penelope’s surgery, a poor start, an unexpected demotion and three different stints on the IL with injuries.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Other notable bag discounts include 76 percent off this structural, roomy shoulder bag and 60 percent off a slouchy suede Madewell tote.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Many gear brands offer discounts for lifesaving personnel.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Canada is the largest source of international tourism to Las Vegas, and the decline of these tourists is a significant blow to the city.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Growth in enterprise networking, broadband, and server storage revenues were offset by the seasonal decline in wireless (as is the case following the launch of an iPhone given that the component orders are placed ahead of the launch).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said only the state can decide whether to go to war or peace, and called on the Lebanese military to prevent the firing of projectiles and detain anyone involved.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The reform, which was approved Friday by Congress, grants employers greater flexibility in matters of hiring, firing, severance and collective bargaining and seeks to limit the historical power of unions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Bader put a figurative dent into a baseball.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Recently, though, her charisma, cutting humor and being a loving mother have somehow eclipsed those accusations, and not even an entire TLC docuseries about her and her church could dent put a dent in her popularity.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the dismissal of the 27-year-old defender was still one of the most controversial moments of a highly entertaining set of play-off games.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Falcons did not provide a reason for Lewis' dismissal in their brief statement.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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