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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Employers will begin separately reporting these amounts in future years, but for now the IRS is allowing multiple documentation methods to ensure taxpayers can claim the deductions accurately.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The abolition of the wealth tax (förmögenhetsskatten) 20 years ago is part of this story – along with, in the same year, the introduction of generous tax deductions for housework and home improvement projects.—
Miranda Sheild Johansson,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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That marks a break from longstanding practice, as regulators have long relied on the VSL to value mortality reductions in regulatory cost-benefit analysis.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The disaster shook public confidence, led to speed reductions and temporarily paused construction on new lines, but no major incidents have been reported in the 15 years since, even as the network has continued to expand.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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These providers usually already offer child care subsidies and discounts to their employees, lowering the costs for their children in exchange for their work.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Make no mistake, this is a significant price drop; Amazon iPhone discounts rarely add up to more than £100 ($136), more often hovering around £50 ($68).—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those decreases have been offset by an increase in the amount of square footage owned by the state government.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Peloton has experienced subscriber loss, with some quarters registering slight decreases in connected fitness memberships.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 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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Boise’s ordinance repeals that section, making those streets subject to a default speed limit of 20 miles per hour.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … PANIC PLAYBOOK – School board members slam 'fearmongering' over immigration as attendance drops.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the Universe expands and cools, the cross-section drops, and eventually, dark matter stops annihilating away or interacting with anything else in any appreciable way.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Like California, New York state has also seen production spend declines as studio slates have contracted.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Those declines were sharper among more affluent households and younger shoppers, with a 7 percentage point year-over-year drop among households with an annual income of more than $100,000 and a 6 percentage point year-over-year fall among shoppers between the ages of 25 and 34, the survey found.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Abatements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatements. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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