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
TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition to the social media company tax, the governor’s plan also estimated raising $120 million from taxing table games and electronic gambling devices at casinos at the same rates, and $269 million from extending a cap on corporate tax deductions for operating losses.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Every taxpayer should take advantage of the credits and deductions available to them each year when tax season rolls around.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
After too many losses, the IRS may consider your business a hobby and you won’t be allowed to claim deductions for it.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
But Everton, during that period, were little more than relegation scrappers, thanks to two significant points deductions in Dyche’s two seasons at the club.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The 2026 tax season is underway, and that comes with several new credits and deductions that could impact your return this year.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
South Carolina doesn’t tax Social Security benefits; there are generous retirement income deductions; and the cost of living across the state is 6 percent lower than the national average.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
For the 2025 tax year, the law includes permanently larger standard deductions; lower tax brackets; no federal tax on tips or overtime pay; higher credits and deductions for children and the end of the federal electric vehicle tax credit.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition to the social media company tax, the governor’s plan also estimated raising $120 million from taxing table games and electronic gambling devices at casinos at the same rates, and $269 million from extending a cap on corporate tax deductions for operating losses.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Every taxpayer should take advantage of the credits and deductions available to them each year when tax season rolls around.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
After too many losses, the IRS may consider your business a hobby and you won’t be allowed to claim deductions for it.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
But Everton, during that period, were little more than relegation scrappers, thanks to two significant points deductions in Dyche’s two seasons at the club.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The 2026 tax season is underway, and that comes with several new credits and deductions that could impact your return this year.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
South Carolina doesn’t tax Social Security benefits; there are generous retirement income deductions; and the cost of living across the state is 6 percent lower than the national average.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
For the 2025 tax year, the law includes permanently larger standard deductions; lower tax brackets; no federal tax on tips or overtime pay; higher credits and deductions for children and the end of the federal electric vehicle tax credit.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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Tedora Brown of Palos Park believes property tax reductions will help.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The training reductions come as ICE plans to add more than 4,000 new enforcement officers in the current fiscal year.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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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The factors considered when assigning the grade for future outlook were potential new voices/subtractions in the front office and coaching staff, cap space to work with this offseason and draft picks available in 2026 and 2027.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kids ages 5-12 can handle replica artifacts, such as an abacus, armor and lyre, and learn how professional archeologists make inferences.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Social media platforms can verify age by either requesting copies of identification documents, using a third party to apply age estimation technology to an account holder’s face, or making inferences from data already available, such as how long an account has been active.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the wider region, amusement parks like Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, are preparing for the season with discounts and special promotions.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are a few specific programs that hinge on these hardship determinations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some 36,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, and many more tuning in on radio and television, agonized through one of the fall classic’s wildest and most emotional conclusions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some 36,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, and many more tuning in on radio and television, agonized through one of the Fall Classic’s wildest and most emotional conclusions.—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The consequences of such an error, in the context of a computation where there is no cross-checking in place, can range from unnoticeable to catastrophic.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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And there could be serious consequences for the recipients of monetary mutual aid.—
Pamala Wiepking,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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The company noted that guides in the field had been in communication with senior guides at their base about conditions and route decisions.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those engineering decisions worsened Katrina’s destruction.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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