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

This take on the character situates Holmes in a contemporary setting and employs superimposition alongside slick editing and undersaturated cinematography to visualize his deductions. — Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026

These included new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest, which will expire after 2028 without an extension. — Greg Iacurci,annie Nova,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,sarah Agostino,mike Winters, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating claims that Bolsonaro used a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens. — Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

Brazil’s Supreme Court is investigating Bolsonaro for allegedly using a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens. — Daniel Kozin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Along with preventing that tax increase, the law added deductions for qualifying tips and overtime pay, as well as certain auto loan interest. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

According to its June 30, 2026 petition, the IRS disallowed several million dollars in business deductions. — Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Investors tend to be OK with only a percentage of investment returned in the form of a tax credit and deductions and losses claimed on tax returns. — Kim Jackson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Highlands has proposed repaying the state through deductions from future state funding, but the bankruptcy court deferred a decision on that proposal until the final hearing in November. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026