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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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
Why should developers along this 2-mile stretch of Broadway receive sweeping property tax abatements for doing exactly what the law already requires?
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Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The City of Boston agreed to stop inflating the assessed value, and taxes, for commercial properties that file abatements, according to a watchdog group that slammed the practice as retaliatory and unlawful and later filed suit against the city.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
When xAI inquired about the site, and didn’t ask for property tax abatements, many politicians and local agencies were elated.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Exemptions are better than abatements—Exemptions for a set period with specific set asides seem to create the most predictability for the developer.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The City of Boston agreed to stop inflating the assessed value, and taxes, for commercial properties that file abatements, according to a watchdog group that slammed the practice as retaliatory and unlawful and later filed suit against the city.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
When xAI inquired about the site, and didn’t ask for property tax abatements, many politicians and local agencies were elated.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Exemptions are better than abatements—Exemptions for a set period with specific set asides seem to create the most predictability for the developer.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abatements
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At the Grand Prix Final in December, when Chock and Bates beat them in their only other head-to-head matchup, the judge had the Americans narrowly beating them in the free dance despite two deductions, including an egregious fall.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Everton, during that period, were little more than relegation scrappers, thanks to two significant points deductions in Dyche’s two seasons at the club.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite funding reductions, international producers remain keen to shoot in the country, Keidies says.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Best Wayfair Presidents’ Day Kitchen Sales The home retailer is teeming with discounts on beloved kitchen brands like Staub, Le Creuset, and Lodge.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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All Gopuff customers get discounts such as 40% off Doughlicious Chocolate Truffle Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites, two for $7 Ghirardelli Chocolate, and 15% off Magnolia Bakery Cupid’s Cupcake.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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For those who continue to feed, baseline prolactin decreases (though still rises during feeding), and oxytocin becomes more consistent.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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Around two-thirds of European countries experienced declines in admissions in 2025, with the extent of the decreases varying significantly.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Any vulnerable Republicans who does not vote in favor of tariff repeals will be hammered for bowing to Trump on an unpopular policy.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mandate repeals may set off an avalanche of other consequences.—
Allison Ong,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kidder says if scent is the goal, then a few drops of essential oil mixed into baking soda works well.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Studies have shown, however, that buybacks account for significant declines in mass shootings.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, as oil production declines and fossil fuel companies increasingly become insolvent, California regulators worry taxpayers may have to assume the costs to plug these wells.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Abatements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatements. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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