Synonyms of deductions

deductions

noun

plural of deduction

1

as in reductions

something that is or may be subtracted

contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reductions
• discounts
• abatements
• rebates
• drops
• losses
• penalties
• depreciations
• declines
• dents
• forfeitures
• kickbacks
• givebacks
• falls
• forfeits
• diminutions
• decrements
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• gains
• increases
• accruals
• accessions
• increments
• accretions
• raises
• rises
• augmentations
• boosts
• appreciations

2

as in subtractions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reductions
• subtractions
• discounts
• drops
• declines
• rebates
• losses
• shrinkages
• abatements
• kickbacks
• cutbacks
• givebacks
• falls
• diminutions
• cuts
• decrements
• detractions
• curtailments
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• gains
• increases
• accessions
• increments
• enlargements
• accruals
• raises
• supplements
• accumulations
• rises
• boosts
• accretions
• appendixes
• addenda
• augmentations
• supplementations

3

as in inferences

an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning

his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inferences
• determinations
• conclusions
• consequences
• decisions
• assumptions
• diagnoses
• rulings
• verdicts
• inductions
• eductions
• sequiturs
• resolutions
• guesses
• conjectures
• judgments
• presumptions
• surmises
• deliverances
• suppositions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deductions

High-income taxpayers often spend considerable energy searching for additional deductions while overlooking the much larger impact of structural planning. — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Per Le Monde, these initiatives were driven by a calculated desire to showcase his power, seize marketing opportunities, and declare tax deductions. — Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Because these breaks can be stacked, a single senior could claim up to $23,750 in total standard deductions, and a married couple (both over 65) could claim up to $47,500. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Those came on the back of the two English clubs breaching the governing body’s football earnings rule, which limits the size of financial loss clubs can record, after deductions for ‘good’ expenditure on infrastructure, youth teams and the like. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Many states also provide tax deductions or credits for contributions. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026