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as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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2
as in subtraction
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deduction
The Trump administration, as part of Republicans’ tax and spending bill, gave tax relief to many seniors through a temporary tax deduction for seniors aged 65 and over, which applies to all income — not just Social Security.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Due to a coding error, a previous version of this interactive calculator incorrectly calculated certain taxes when an income, minus the standard deduction, equalled the ceiling of a particular tax bracket.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Borrowers claiming deductions from 2025 through 2028 should retain vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and proof of U.S. assembly to support eligibility.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Only tips that are given voluntarily by customers will count toward the deduction.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Due to a coding error, a previous version of this interactive calculator incorrectly calculated certain taxes when an income, minus the standard deduction, equalled the ceiling of a particular tax bracket.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Borrowers claiming deductions from 2025 through 2028 should retain vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and proof of U.S. assembly to support eligibility.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Only tips that are given voluntarily by customers will count toward the deduction.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduction
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The e-commerce behemoth is planning the workforce reduction largely to compensate for overhiring during the pandemic; its CEO also said AI could lead to the automation of routine tasks.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Temperature reductions from extensive tree coverage offer sustainability benefits beyond mere aesthetics — a critical consideration in a climate where outdoor spaces become nearly uninhabitable for months each year.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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But if Brown is that unhappy with his status on the team, perhaps moving him would be addition by subtraction, as Florio suggested.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Vesia’s subtraction from the bullpen adds further uncertainty to the Dodgers’ most vulnerable area.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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The majority of chips are used for inference, and Anthropic uses a portion of the chips in evening hours for training runs.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The deepest discounts at Way Day are from beloved brands like Shark, Dyson, and Bissell.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Customers can receive a 10% discount on pet products by using the code PETS10 at checkout.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some 303,000 customers who receive gas through Eversource’s NSTAR division in 51 cities and towns across Massachusetts are set to save millions in utility costs due to the Department of Public Utilities’ determination.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Though the judges applauded his determination, his low scores led him to be sent home anyway.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The character died of a heart attack near the conclusion of that series.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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One hour and forty minutes later the two leaders re-emerged and could be seen shaking hands at the conclusion of their talks.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Deduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduction. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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