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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 changes come under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes higher standard deductions, increased Child Tax Credits, and new deductions for tips, overtime and senior citizens.
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
Seniors, meanwhile, may opt for a new $6,000 tax deduction -- or $12,000 for a married couple -- as part of an effort to ease the tax burden for older Americans, the IRS said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
The legislation adds deductions for things like tips and overtime pay, creates new breaks for seniors, and expands options for charitable write-offs.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
We’re done pretending that the prize money is the prize because every contestant is there for the win: for the backstabbing or the deduction.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
Seniors, meanwhile, may opt for a new $6,000 tax deduction -- or $12,000 for a married couple -- as part of an effort to ease the tax burden for older Americans, the IRS said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
The legislation adds deductions for things like tips and overtime pay, creates new breaks for seniors, and expands options for charitable write-offs.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
We’re done pretending that the prize money is the prize because every contestant is there for the win: for the backstabbing or the deduction.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduction
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Amazon confirmed on Wednesday 16,000 corporate job cuts, piling onto an additional 14,000 layoffs in October 2025, though the company previously said the reductions were not about AI.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The situation is murkier in Texas, which has been using state surplus funds to finance property tax reductions, and under the Georgia proposal, which calls for shifting taxes around.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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And at 27-22, the Warriors were already in need of additions, not subtractions, for a real chance at a deep playoff run.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And then, in a salary dump that could have been viewed as addition by subtraction, the Mets sent infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for a minor league pitcher.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Unlike earlier hardware pushes that focused on training, the new chip targets inference, the continuous process of serving AI responses to users.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft’s new Maia 200 inference accelerator chip enters this overheated market aiming to cut the price to serve AI responses.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The luggage section is just as compelling, with deep discounts on Samsonite luggage for longer trips and rare markdowns on premium finds like this Tumi backpack.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The challenge for buyers will be to build strategic reserves and accelerate infrastructure build-out, rather than simply enjoying the temporary discount.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the bond between man and wild animal grows, so, too, does Nikola’s determination to return to a way of life that is in balance with nature.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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All three family members were rescued after roughly 10 hours adrift, their survival credited to the teenager’s courage and determination.—
Rod McGuirk,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Banfield's at-times tense testimony comes after his attorney scrutinized the county's investigation into the defendant, arguing that officials, almost since the beginning, forced a theory that the husband had catfished and killed his wife, and ignored evidence that undermined that conclusion.—
OLIVIA DIAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after the conclusion of the Uplift tour, Slovak, who had struggled with addiction, died of a heroin overdose on June 25, 1988.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Deduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduction. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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