1
as in reductions
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 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
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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
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Recent Examples of deductions
As many tax practitioners predicted, the IRS is relying on new box codes to address new deductions, like the tip deduction.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost immediately, many agencies halted automatic deductions of union dues from employee paychecks, cutting off a critical source of cash flow to the unions.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
Depending on deductions and other income, the final tax bill may be significantly higher than the amount withheld.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Sherlock fanatics may recall that Cumberbatch’s interpretation of Baker Street’s greatest sleuth was blessed with hints of wicked humor sublimated under those manic, elementary deductions.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The Premier League has previously punished Everton and Nottingham Forest with points deductions for breaching PSR.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
In addition to extra income, a side job can open up tax-saving opportunities such as deductions for business meals, transportation, a computer, supplies or a home office, Valentino said.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Republicans are still debating what will be included in the bill, but the legislation will likely heavily tilt toward rate cuts and deductions for households, rather than big reductions for corporations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Almost immediately, many agencies halted automatic deductions of union dues from employee paychecks, cutting off a critical source of cash flow to the unions.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
Depending on deductions and other income, the final tax bill may be significantly higher than the amount withheld.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Sherlock fanatics may recall that Cumberbatch’s interpretation of Baker Street’s greatest sleuth was blessed with hints of wicked humor sublimated under those manic, elementary deductions.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The Premier League has previously punished Everton and Nottingham Forest with points deductions for breaching PSR.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
In addition to extra income, a side job can open up tax-saving opportunities such as deductions for business meals, transportation, a computer, supplies or a home office, Valentino said.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Republicans are still debating what will be included in the bill, but the legislation will likely heavily tilt toward rate cuts and deductions for households, rather than big reductions for corporations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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As a result, the agency announced that almost every route would experience reductions in service, with some facing elimination (including 50 bus routes, five regional rail lines, and one metro line).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For its second quarter, Kohl’s reported margin gains, expense reductions and merchandise improvements, and lifted its profit forecast for 2025.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Philadelphia Phillies lost a second straight game to the New York Mets on Tuesday and that was preceded by some surprising roster subtractions.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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In essence, the court approved of what amounted to the INS’s reliance on racial profiling to seize entire workforces without individualized objective facts and rational inferences normally required under the Fourth Amendment for seizures of a person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even better, several styles have early discounts.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Installation fees vary by plan, and pricing may reflect discounts for autopay or paperless billing.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the following days, Pulte has made multiple comments on social media accusing Cook of crimes and calling for her prosecution, unusual steps during an ongoing investigation before any formal determinations of wrongdoing.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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That is not to say one approach is better or worse than another; rather, even the most scientific approach might still not provide unequivocal conclusions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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As part of the newsroom, all of Everett’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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