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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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
Trim or eliminate tariffs, protect our veterans and disabled people’s finances and security, increase Social Security to reflect higher prices, more tax deductions.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Employee paycheck information is available in detail by category, such as deductions, hours, earnings, and taxes, or in summary.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
The foundation also wants to adjust that trigger amount annually for inflation and allow deductions of certain revenues, all to reflect the escalating costs of staging a world-class marathon, spokeswoman Meg Treat said.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Specifically, the cap for deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) increased to $40,000 for 2025 from $10,000 the year before.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
After taxes and required deductions, your disposable earnings come to $460.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
This cost is nominally shared between employers and employees, but workers bear the real burden through both paycheck deductions and forgone wages.
—Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Second, reward platforms that protect kids with meaningful deductions.
—Larz May, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training for domestic workers, while banning wage deductions by placement agencies.
—Norman Harsono, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Employee paycheck information is available in detail by category, such as deductions, hours, earnings, and taxes, or in summary.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
The foundation also wants to adjust that trigger amount annually for inflation and allow deductions of certain revenues, all to reflect the escalating costs of staging a world-class marathon, spokeswoman Meg Treat said.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Specifically, the cap for deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) increased to $40,000 for 2025 from $10,000 the year before.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
After taxes and required deductions, your disposable earnings come to $460.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
This cost is nominally shared between employers and employees, but workers bear the real burden through both paycheck deductions and forgone wages.
—Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Second, reward platforms that protect kids with meaningful deductions.
—Larz May, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training for domestic workers, while banning wage deductions by placement agencies.
—Norman Harsono, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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And their representatives on Monday did not rule out coming back to the city to ask for additional reductions as the work advances.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The Tribune is tracking the major roster additions, subtractions and announcements of local teams.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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It’s now owned by Bacardi, and the lineup has seen some additions and subtractions over the past few years.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Learn more about each option (and their free trials and new subscriber discounts) below.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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Organizers are offering major discounts, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Gaff ultimately admitted to his crimes in open court and provided details consistent with the determinations of police investigations, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Presidential records are essential for the transfer of power between Administrations and helping lawmakers understand how past decisions were made.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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