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
Tax relief actually refers to various programs from the IRS that can reduce your tax liability, including credits, deductions and penalty abatement.
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Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The law cut taxes on tips and overtime, modestly increased the child tax credit, created new tax deductions for some seniors and for interest on auto loans, and significantly hiked the maximum SALT deduction for state and local taxes.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
These include permanently larger standard deductions; no federal tax on tips or overtime pay; no taxes on car loan interest and higher credits and deductions for children, the agency said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
The no-cost plan accepts simple state and federal returns reporting W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 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, 26 Jan. 2026
The abolition of the wealth tax (förmögenhetsskatten) 20 years ago is part of this story – along with, in the same year, the introduction of generous tax deductions for housework and home improvement projects.
—Miranda Sheild Johansson, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors said Dawson deducted money for the victims’ retirement savings from their paychecks and used those deductions for his own benefit.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The law cut taxes on tips and overtime, modestly increased the child tax credit, created new tax deductions for some seniors and for interest on auto loans, and significantly hiked the maximum SALT deduction for state and local taxes.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
These include permanently larger standard deductions; no federal tax on tips or overtime pay; no taxes on car loan interest and higher credits and deductions for children, the agency said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
The no-cost plan accepts simple state and federal returns reporting W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 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, 26 Jan. 2026
The abolition of the wealth tax (förmögenhetsskatten) 20 years ago is part of this story – along with, in the same year, the introduction of generous tax deductions for housework and home improvement projects.
—Miranda Sheild Johansson, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors said Dawson deducted money for the victims’ retirement savings from their paychecks and used those deductions for his own benefit.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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That marks a break from longstanding practice, as regulators have long relied on the VSL to value mortality reductions in regulatory cost-benefit analysis.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The disaster shook public confidence, led to speed reductions and temporarily paused construction on new lines, but no major incidents have been reported in the 15 years since, even as the network has continued to expand.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 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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Everything has fallen into place this offseason as the Nuggets prepare to hold their media day on Monday, starting with the subtractions.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
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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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Under California law, fraud must be pled with particularity, meaning there must be specifics and details in the complaint; generalizations, inferences and supposition don’t cut it.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Bonci agrees, also recommending shoppers check store websites, apps or newsletters for discounts and promotions ahead of time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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With plenty of good deals going on, now’s the time to stock up on fashion essentials while discounts are up to 58 percent off.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys for the government have argued the secretary has clear and broad authority to make determinations related to the TPS program and those decisions are not subject to judicial review.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And while this case does not concern Israel directly, the ICJ’s determinations may have major ramifications for the case Israel is now defending at the tribunal against South Africa.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In at least five major cases, officials appeared to make public declarations about the incidents before formal investigations had reached final conclusions about those assertions.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Without that distinction, conclusions can be misleading.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even if the industry’s analysis is exaggerated, the real-world consequences would be a disaster.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking publicly in moments like this can introduce legal risk, political backlash, and unintended consequences for employees.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Leaders & Idea-Makers Educators, executives, creators, founders, analysts, and public thinkers who shape conversations and influence decisions.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Leaders have to make extensive decisions in a single day.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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