abatements

noun

plural of abatement
1
as in deductions
something that is or may be subtracted entitled to a tax abatement for child care expenses

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2
as in reductions
the amount by which something is lessened there's been a significant abatement in noise from the floor above since the upstairs neighbors installed carpets

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3
as in abolitions
the doing away with something by formal action sought an abatement of the court proceeding on the grounds that the plaintiff had no legal standing in the case

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Recent Examples of abatements In addition to tying up first responders, data center fires are costly affairs for taxpayers, as property tax abatements mean nearby residents — not data center owners — can be the ones fronting the bill whenever the fire company gets a call. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026 For years, state and local governments have courted data center projects with property tax abatements, sales tax exemptions and other incentives. — Daniel Yue, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The total amount being assessed for the 2025 weed and nuisance abatements for five properties is $22,520, which includes one property’s assessment of $12,620, according to a staff report. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 Testing the data center promise For years, state and local governments have courted data center projects with property tax abatements, sales tax exemptions and other incentives. — Daniel Yue, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Anyone who was penalized for not paying their taxes or for filing late tax returns during the disaster declaration period plus 60 days may be eligible for potential refunds or abatements if the judge’s ruling holds. — Connor Greene, Time, 8 July 2026 The pact comes as Indiana becomes a popular destination for hyperscale data centers because of its generous tax policies and abatements. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 Amounts will vary widely among taxpayers, but tax refunds or abatements could be substantial in some cases, particularly for businesses and taxpayers with substantial failure-to-pay penalties. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 June 2026 The complaint alleges the city is unlawfully inflating the assessed value, and taxes, of commercial properties that file abatements. — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abatements
  1. deductions
  2. reductions
  3. repeals
  4. discounts
  5. decreases
  6. dents
  7. drops
  8. declines
Noun
  • Yes, clubs have fallen foul of slightly breaking Premier League rules in the past and have received points deductions as a result.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • What is likely is point deductions, enforced looking forward, not backward.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of deductions
Noun
  • Retatrutide has produced some of the largest weight loss results reported in obesity drug trials to date, and Bikman said published data on the drug demonstrate substantial reductions in liver fat, triglycerides and fasting insulin.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Adding creatine to an exercise and diet intervention resulted in greater reductions in body fat percentage, better preservation of lean body mass, and marked improvements in upper- and lower-body strength compared to a placebo.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of repeals
Noun
  • Today's Walmart Deals of the Day feature epic discounts on high-performance audio gear to make your daily routine a musical masterpiece.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than relying on discounts to drive traffic, the company can use product innovation and marketing to give customers a reason to visit at full price.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of discounts
Noun
  • The bill also gives some legal protection for school districts against financial penalties if their arts funding decreases as a result of factors beyond their control, such as the expiration of a grant.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The district reported decreases in the number of students who are low-income, English language learners or in temporary living situations.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of decreases
Noun
  • When shopping for apples, choose fruits that are firm and free from bruises and dents.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • With 41% of Americans still defaulting to hot, watch for whether that share drops as energy costs rise and cold-water messaging from brands and utilities increases.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of drops
Noun
  • This year’s drought across western Japan, with some meteorologists comparing it to the country’s worst drought in more than 30 years, is already being tied to yield declines in official data.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Nike – Shares for the athletic apparel company slid nearly 2% after Bank of America downgraded the company to underperform from neutral, expecting sales declines from the second quarter through the rest of fiscal 2027.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of declines

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“Abatements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatements. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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