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
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
That said, the deepest discounts are reserved for Prime members only.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
One of my favorite aisles at ALDI is where many items are deeply discounted and just as useful as other, more expensive brands.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Window closing on discount weight-loss drugs Many Americans have turned to compounding pharmacies to get popular weight-loss drugs, due to lack of availability or expensive retail price tags.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Participants receive exclusive discounts to hotels within walking distance of the start line in Buckhead and along the course.
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Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
That said, the deepest discounts are reserved for Prime members only.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Verb
Most, although not all, of these are on sale for Amazon Prime Day and won’t be discounted like this again until Black Friday.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
One of my favorite aisles at ALDI is where many items are deeply discounted and just as useful as other, more expensive brands.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Adjective
Shein and Temu make up 17% of the discount US market, according to a congressional report on China’s e-commerce exports.
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Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Window closing on discount weight-loss drugs Many Americans have turned to compounding pharmacies to get popular weight-loss drugs, due to lack of availability or expensive retail price tags.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.
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With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.
Verb
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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By the time the sponsor wants to sell, the buyer sees what the sponsor ignored.
Verb
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Delta denied this in its legal response, seeking to dismiss the case.
Adjective
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The revolution won’t come cheap.
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Across six online experiments, the researchers showed participants a cheaper lower-quality item such as a sweater alongside a pricier higher-quality version.
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Topline The Powerball jackpot rose to $348 million—the third biggest lottery prize of 2026 so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, although a winner would take home a much smaller payout after taxes and deductions.
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Meanwhile, the federal standard deduction shields single filers and married couples with $15,750 and $31,500, respectively.
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.
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Philodendrons are easy and forgiving enough for beginners, but even more experienced gardeners love them for their variety of foliage and easy care.
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This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.
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The Environment Monwana was built with the vision of being a leading eco-conscious lodge, with integrated renewable energy sources, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, and smart technology that would minimize its environmental footprint.
Adjective
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The Yeatman runs an inexpensive shuttle down the hill to Porto—a welcome service since this is not an easy city to drive in.
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The primary benefit of Target Circle 360 is same-day delivery from Target and other local stores, as well as fast and inexpensive shipping.
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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