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
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.
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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
Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The agency then sends a CP2000 notice, which is an IRS proposal to change your income, payments, credits or deductions on your return.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
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
Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The agency then sends a CP2000 notice, which is an IRS proposal to change your income, payments, credits or deductions on your return.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
Noun
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Further reductions in homelessness will help balance our budget.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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While many observers expect layoffs to help the company reach that target, executives have maintained that back-office efficiencies and the deployment of technology, rather than headcount reductions, will be the drivers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Airlines that offer last-minute fares, likely with some discounts, will be available to travelers at airport ticket counters or other channels.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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There are also discounts on self care staples like these Medicube eye patches that de-puff, firm, and brighten tired under-eyes in a pinch.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Courts also tended to uncritically accept presidential determinations in matters of foreign affairs and national security.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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JPMorgan Chase and Kpler have reached similar conclusions.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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College is the time to develop one’s voice, and that requires both the courage to take a position and the maturity to reckon with the consequences.—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Rather than demonstrating American power, the conflict has pulled the US into a deeply unpopular and seemingly intractable confrontation with spiraling global economic consequences.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Take a pause before making decisions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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