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
Additional tax deductions for the self-employed include any insurance needed to cover their business, and some retirement plan options.
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Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Individual taxpayers eligible for all three deductions could have a total tax break of $23,750, while married couples may see a total of $46,700, according to the CEA.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The Big Bill also added new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings and auto-loan interest, with limits and exceptions, of course.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In other words, more generous SALT deductions at the federal level lead to higher tax burdens at the state and local level.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
To disguise personal expenses as business deductions, Joseph used his company credit card to make hundreds of thousands of dollars in purchases at Home Depot, Lowes and Staples, claiming to his tax preparers that charges at those establishments were business-related.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
TurboTax has the best user experience of any tax software, easily walking you through your income, deductions, and credits to optimize your return with as little paperwork as possible.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The bill also would raise the standard deductions from $24,000 to $30,000 for Georgians filing joint returns.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Income phaseouts can reduce or eliminate new deductions for seniors, overtime, tips and car loan interest on 2025 federal tax returns.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Individual taxpayers eligible for all three deductions could have a total tax break of $23,750, while married couples may see a total of $46,700, according to the CEA.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The Big Bill also added new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings and auto-loan interest, with limits and exceptions, of course.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In other words, more generous SALT deductions at the federal level lead to higher tax burdens at the state and local level.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
To disguise personal expenses as business deductions, Joseph used his company credit card to make hundreds of thousands of dollars in purchases at Home Depot, Lowes and Staples, claiming to his tax preparers that charges at those establishments were business-related.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
TurboTax has the best user experience of any tax software, easily walking you through your income, deductions, and credits to optimize your return with as little paperwork as possible.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The bill also would raise the standard deductions from $24,000 to $30,000 for Georgians filing joint returns.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Income phaseouts can reduce or eliminate new deductions for seniors, overtime, tips and car loan interest on 2025 federal tax returns.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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So far, American and United both sound supportive of the flight reductions at O'Hare, at least in public.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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The settlement also reverses the executive order’s termination of grants and staff IMLS staff reductions.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Apr. 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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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hospital drug purchases with 340B discounts grew from $5 billion in 2010 to $66 billion in 2023 as the network of contract pharmacy arrangements tied to the program expanded exponentially.—
Katy Johnson,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the bill mandates that states reduce their payment error rates — which measure the accuracy of eligibility and payment determinations — or face millions in penalties.—
Nicole Santa Cruz,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2026
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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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That, along with continued volatility in the stock market, has led many Republicans to fear consequences in the midterm elections in November.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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While vaccines are a personal and individual decision, not getting vaccinated can increase the risk of health consequences for the entire general population.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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However, after facing opposition, the bill was amended so that any disciplinary decisions would be handled at the local school level.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gentry was involved in the evaluation and decisions around bank mergers for the company.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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