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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
  • Amaral listed some of the other advantages of co-producing with Brazil, including production services at lower rates, incredibly high-quality crews, and tax deductions and incentives in certain states.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Republicans are hoping that voters will reward them for the tax cuts in their domestic policy megabill, like deductions for overtime and tips.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of deductions
Noun
  • Their talks also covered tariff reductions and an extension of trade arrangements reached last October.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Part of that plan has included reductions in administrative and support staffing.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 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
  • May was noted to be the biggest month for e-commerce in the brand’s history, said to be achieved without discounts or promotions.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each spot will offer three or four cocktails at steep discounts.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of discounts
Noun
  • The results are splendid when the duo is dealing, but when the line comes off the ice, the quality of play decreases.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But the city’s overall revenue growth is expected to be offset by decreases in property taxes and state marijuana share-back revenue.
    — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 10 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
  • Facing an experienced secondary, the Horned Frogs’ young receivers showed signs of growth with zero drops and a number of impressive catches.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This will also help protect the roots from temperature drops.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of drops
Noun
  • Great Mountain Forest in Norfolk and Canaan, one of the largest conservation easements in the Northeast, is calling for volunteers to help support native forest bees as pollinators continue to see declines in their population.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Abatements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatements. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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