as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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as in cheap
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Recent Examples of discount
Kate Wolffe, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
The average promotion offered to consumers over the notoriously discount laden weekend was 21% at Square sellers, with online and in-store discounts averaging 22% and 21%, respectively.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to the week’s discounts and menu specials, Milwaukee Vegan Restaurant Week will include a few special events.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
It is discounted by $150 right now.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For non-discount customers, PG&E said in an email its typical bill is around $211 per month as of January.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
The average promotion offered to consumers over the notoriously discount laden weekend was 21% at Square sellers, with online and in-store discounts averaging 22% and 21%, respectively.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
During times of stress, sudden retail redemptions could force asset sales at discounts, triggering liquidity crunches and pricing shocks in what have generally been stable markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to the week’s discounts and menu specials, Milwaukee Vegan Restaurant Week will include a few special events.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Some of them are even discounted as part of Amazon's early October Prime Day deals.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
It is discounted by $150 right now.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Route optimization and delay reduction could also lead to direct savings for companies in operating costs, power consumption, and equipment maintenance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The collapse of water security in Iran has been decades in the making and is rooted in a mania for megaprojects—dam building, deep wells, and water transfer schemes—that ignored the fundamentals of hydrology and ecological balance.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Pierre LeBrun’s viewpoint Arpon, no doubt the Hughes contract injects a fresh comparable into the discussion that neither the Canadiens nor the Hutson camp can ignore, though using comparables always seems to be in the eye of the beholder.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Seven of those charged previously pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and prosecutors moved to dismiss their felony counts.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Olguin dismissed the case in 2022 after finding Elden’s claims were time-barred without addressing the substance of his allegations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This World Cup wasn’t going to be cheap to attend, but these memories for life cost so much that swathes of people can’t even toy with the idea.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Utility executives and analysts have said clean energy projects are crucial to help power new data centers and factories, because they can be built quickly and produce electricity that is relatively cheap.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, states don't offer tax deductions for contributions made to taxable brokerage accounts.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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No tax on tips and overtime and the $6,000 bonus deduction for seniors have been well publicized, but there’s much more in the new law that can change your taxes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds look a lot like the 2022-era Liberty 4, and while there are tweaks here and there, you'd be forgiven for confusing the two.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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For those who spend hours at a standing desk, your knees and feet may not forgive you.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Your advisor may also recommend tax strategies, based on your financial goals, to help minimize your yearly and lifetime tax liability.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Lee minimizes the bombshell by way of embellishment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Learn how to make the most of these eco-friendly and inexpensive laundry essentials.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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The advocacy group also proposed rerouting the entrance for cyclists through building an inexpensive temporary bike path.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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