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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2
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
The 50% food intake reduction was measured over one hour after injection in animals, not across weeks or months in people.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Naseej will focus on expanding textile collection systems, improving sorting and recycling infrastructure, promoting sustainable material innovation and urging consumers to play a greater role in waste reduction efforts.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Under existing law, the tax will sunset in 2030, an outcome the CTA argues would cause at least a $10 billion annual reduction in state funding to public schools and community colleges.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Upping blur reduction could help in some cases.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Naseej will focus on expanding textile collection systems, improving sorting and recycling infrastructure, promoting sustainable material innovation and urging consumers to play a greater role in waste reduction efforts.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Under existing law, the tax will sunset in 2030, an outcome the CTA argues would cause at least a $10 billion annual reduction in state funding to public schools and community colleges.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Upping blur reduction could help in some cases.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
Noun
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Getting statutory deductions right from day one, managing employment contracts and keeping up to code with labor law changes across jurisdictions will require meaningfully different frameworks.—
Alex Daruty,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Defense attorney Eric Cohen challenged the strength of the prosecution’s deduction during cross-examination of FBI Special Agent Andrew Delvalle.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Before his demotion, Lewis was swinging at everything, and the strikeouts began to pile up.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Vitello talked about the importance of Walker’s mentality at the time of his demotion, but Walker said Friday that his mental state was good before being optioned.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Wayfair is making upgrades simple with its Hot Summer Sale, packed with discounts of up to 85% on patio furniture, decor, and bedding.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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See below for more on each online streaming service, along with their free trials and new subscriber discounts.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Tending to Barbara in her days of decline is her child, a trans man, who Barbara refers to as her daughter throughout.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The decline suggests a blow to small businesses that can’t afford the fee, but previously benefited from the visa program.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Pelley heard those comments, evidently for the first time, during his emotional first interview after the firing.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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In this particular moment, this summer, there has been a severe rupture, and that's partly because of the way that these firings were carried out.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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One meteor that plunged into the sleepy British town of Winchcombe in 2021 — leaving a sizable dent in a family’s driveway — was found to have a D/H ratio that almost perfectly matched that of Earth’s oceans.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
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The project is expected to make a major dent in CO2 emissions, or greenhouse gases.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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While the primary suit was settled with no monetary compensation for either side, Lively’s lawyers preserved their motion to pursue damages and fees related to the dismissal of Baldoni’s suit.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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Reps for Paramount and Shell did not respond to Deadline’s request for comment on the dismissal filings.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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